Manager, Facilities

DP World; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a driven Facilities Manager to lead maintenance and facility operations at our Union City, GA site. This role is essential for ensuring equipment reliability and facility safety while managing skilled maintenance teams and vendor partnerships.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree and strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical procedures. Prior supervisory experience is required. The position offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree supplemented with related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and general maintenance procedures.
• Prior supervisory and managerial experience within an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all skilled technicians and mechanics in maintenance and HVAC.
• Assign work orders for equipment and facility needs.
• Plan, schedule, and complete preventative maintenance operations.
• Ensure contracts conform to local legislation on maintenance.
• Conduct performance evaluations on Facilities & Maintenance Supervisors.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing expertise

Electrical skills

Carpentry skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

SAP knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

DP World is seeking a driven and hands‑on Facilities Manager to lead maintenance and facility operations in a fast‑paced industrial environment at our Union City, GA site. This role is critical to ensuring equipment reliability, facility safety, preventative maintenance, and efficient day‑to‑day operations while leading skilled maintenance teams and managing vendor partnerships.

About The Role

How you will contribute

• Manage all skilled technicians and mechanics in general maintenance, skilled heating, ventilation, door access, electric and air conditioning (HVAC).
• Assign work orders and the maintenance and repair of all equipment and facility needs to mechanics.
• Manage the planning, scheduling and completion of all preventative maintenance operations and tasks.
• Identify requirements for contracts and contractors used to perform maintenance in or around the facility or equipment and coordinate with others to ensure contracts and contractors conform to all local legislation in reference to certification, health, safety and environmental regulations. Work with unionized employees and union contractors (if applicable) for repairing cabling, piping, plumbing, and millwrights.
• Provide performance evaluations on Facilities & Maintenance Supervisors and give feedback on other team members.
• Manage/assign equipment projects and repairs on time.
• Oversee outside contractors; perform follow‑up investigations; monitor results of maintenance projects, preventive maintenance, and energy management programs.
• Prioritize workloads based on shift demands.
• Serve as the emergency essential position and as on‑call manager in rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Key Qualifications

• Associate’s degree supplemented with related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and general maintenance procedures.
• Prior supervisory and managerial experience within an industrial environment.
• Experience in communicating both written and verbally between all levels of management across multiple departments.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out projects with minimal to no supervision.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel as well as SAP in regards to purchasing.
• Must be able to walk long distances; lift, bend, and carry light to moderately heavy materials or equipment.

Compensation

DP World offers a market competitive compensation package. We strive to hire and develop the right people locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self‑development within an informal atmosphere.