R7202 - Director, Facilities Management

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Medical coverage plans

PTO and company holidays

Job summary

Safelite is seeking a senior facilities leader to manage nationwide maintenance, energy, and workplace services from our Columbus HQ. You will drive strategic planning, oversee multi-site operations, and partner with real estate, security, and admin teams to ensure safe, efficient facilities.

The role requires a decade of leadership in facilities/maintenance, strong vendor management, and expertise in energy and building systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields.
• 10+ years leadership in facilities/maintenance/operations.
• Experience managing multi-location facilities.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Familiarity with building systems regulations.
• Financial acumen including budgeting and cost control.
• Experience in energy management, sustainability, or utility procurement.
• Certifications such as CFM, FMP, CEM.
• Strategic leadership across operations and sustainability.
• Data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage national facility maintenance strategy.
• Ensure service delivery and maintenance standards.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive energy management and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead workplace experience for HQ.
• Oversee energy procurement strategy.
• Compliance, safety and risk management.
• Lead and develop a team.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Budgeting and cost control

Energy management

Energy analytics tools

CMMS platforms

Building systems knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

CMMS platforms

Energy analytics tools

Building systems technology

Job description

Does this position interest you? You should apply – even if you don’t match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.

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