R7202 - Director, Facilities Management

City Auto Glass, inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Safelite Group, Inc. is seeking a seasoned facilities executive to lead national facility maintenance operations and enterprise energy management from the Home Office in Columbus, OH.

You will drive strategy across multi-location sites, oversee corporate office facilities, and lead a team of facilities professionals and energy resources.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement with strong focus on budgeting, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities, maintenance, or operations.
• Experience managing multi-location facility operations and utility/energy programs.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and regulations.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control.
• Experience in energy management, sustainability, or utility procurement.
• Familiarity with regulated and deregulated energy markets.
• Experience with energy analytics tools, CMMS platforms, or building systems technology.
• Relevant certifications (CFM, FMP, CEM, or similar).
• Strategic leadership across operations and sustainability
• Financial and analytical acumen
• Operational excellence, efficiency and process improvement
• Vendor and contract management
• Data-driven decision making
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Employee and workplace experience focus
• Change management

Responsibilities

• Lead nationwide facility maintenance strategy across all locations.
• Oversee corporate office facilities and workplace experience.
• Drive enterprise energy management strategy and cost optimization.
• Lead and develop maintenance teams and partners.
• Manage operating and capital budgets for maintenance and energy.
• Ensure compliance with safety, building codes, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate with Real Estate, Construction, and Facilities teams on projects.
• Drive continuous improvement in workplace efficiency and satisfaction.
• Oversee energy audits, procurement, and vendor partnerships.
• Provide executive oversight of energy market participation and pricing optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Employee & workplace experience

Energy management

Facilities operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management or related field

Tools

CMMS

Energy analytics tools

Building systems technology

Job description

What you will do

1. National Facility Maintenance Operations

• Lead and manage the facility maintenance strategy for all locations nationwide that are aligned with organizational goals and growth plans.
• Ensure consistent service delivery, response times, and maintenance standards across all sites.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime, extend asset life, and
• Manage vendor relationships, including selection, performance monitoring, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee maintenance budgeting, cost controls, and forecasting for field operations.
• Implement systems to track reactive maintenance requests, work orders, and service levels and standardize processes across all locations.
• Partner cross-functionally to support new site openings, remodels, and closures.

2. Corporate Office Facilities & Workplace Experience

• Oversee maintenance, operations, and workplace services for corporate office facilities.
• Lead Manager of Home Office Operations and Manager of Facilities Maintenance & Planning (HQ).
• Ensure a safe, functional, and engaging office environment aligned with company standards.
• Oversee landlord relationship to ensure well-functioning building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), and janitorial services
• Coordination with other related functions such as PLD, Security, and Admin teams.
• Manage workplace amenities, including food service and employee experience initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in workplace efficiency and satisfaction.

3. Enterprise Energy Management & Sustainability

• Own and lead the organization’s enterprise-wide energy management strategy, including utility cost reduction targets and sustainability goals.
• Develop and execute multi-year energy optimization roadmaps, including capital investment planning for efficiency initiatives.
• Oversee energy procurement strategy and vendor partnerships, ensuring cost-effective and reliable utility services across all locations.
• Provide executive oversight of deregulated energy market participation, contract strategy, and pricing optimization.
• Ensure effective management of utility accounts, including service setup, transfers, and closures tied to real estate activity.
• Lead energy data governance, analytics, and reporting, including benchmarking, cost tracking, and performance monitoring across the portfolio.
• Identify and execute initiatives that improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and support operational continuity.
• Partner with Real Estate, Construction, and Facilities teams to embed energy-efficient standards into new builds, remodels, and maintenance practices.
• Oversee energy audits, demand response programs, and continuous improvement efforts.

4. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance professionals, facility managers, and café staff.
• Provide indirect oversight and partnership with energy management resources or external providers.
• Establish KPIs, performance expectations, and accountability measures.
• Foster a culture of safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

5. Financial & Strategic Planning

• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets across maintenance, energy, and headquarters teams.
• Drive cost optimization across both maintenance operations and utility consumption.
• Identify and execute efficiency opportunities without compromising service quality.
• Analyze trends in maintenance and energy data to inform strategic decision-making.

6. Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

• Partner with field and health and safety teams to ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Ensure safe operation of facilities through appropriate preventative and reactive maintenance activities, including regular review of critical infrastructure and utility systems.
• Support environmental sustainability goals and reporting requirements.
• Partner with Risk teams to coordinate and maintain emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities, maintenance, or operations.
• Experience managing multi-location facility operations and utility/energy programs.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and regulations
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control.
• Experience in energy management, sustainability, or utility procurement.
• Familiarity with regulated and deregulated energy markets.
• Experience with energy analytics tools, CMMS platforms, or building systems technology.
• Relevant certifications (CFM, FMP, CEM, or similar).
• Strategic leadership across operations and sustainability
• Financial and analytical acumen
• Operational excellence, efficiency and process improvement
• Vendor and contract management
• Data-driven decision making
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Employee and workplace experience focus
• Change management

What you will get

• Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
• Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days.
• Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year.
• View all our health, wealth and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com.

Expected Work Location (In Office)

It is expected that you will primarily perform work at the Safelite Home Office (7400 Safelite Way, Columbus, OH 43235). You are required to work in the office at least 4 days a week. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Onsite #LI-MH1

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.

Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.

Diversity: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at Careers http://safelite.com/Careers

Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.