Regional Facilities Maintenance Leader

Whataburger; Eugene (OR); Remote; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

5 weeks PTO

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Career development

Discounted meals

Equipment discounts

Fitness discounts

Job summary

Whataburger Restaurants seeks a Regional Facilities Maintenance Group Manager to lead maintenance strategy across multiple regions, ensuring safety, reliability and guest satisfaction. You will drive asset stewardship, vendor management, and capital planning while aligning with our growth objectives.

Based in the United States, this field-based role requires frequent travel within assigned regions and the ability to work from a home office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of progressive facilities maintenance, construction, engineering, or related leadership experience.
• Experience leading multi-site maintenance operations across a large geographic area.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing operating and capital budgets.
• Experience managing contractor, vendor, and service-provider relationships.
• Proven success leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into operational improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• Ability to travel frequently within assigned regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop regional facilities maintenance leaders and teams.
• Drive maintenance strategies that support operational excellence and business growth.
• Oversee regional maintenance, capital, and operating budgets.
• Develop long-range asset management and facility lifecycle plans.
• Ensure contractor and vendor performance meets quality, cost, and service expectations.
• Partner with Operations to prioritize facility needs and resolve complex issues.
• Support new restaurant openings, remodels, and major capital projects.
• Analyze maintenance trends and performance metrics to drive improvements.
• Champion maintenance technologies, systems, and process enhancements.
• Build organizational capability through succession planning and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align maintenance priorities with business objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Multi-site ops

Financial acumen

Vendor management

Team development

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Whataburger Restaurants seeks a Regional Facilities Maintenance Group Manager to lead maintenance strategy across multiple regions, ensuring safety, reliability and guest satisfaction. You will drive asset stewardship, vendor management, and capital planning while aligning with our growth objectives.

Based in the United States, this field-based role requires frequent travel within assigned regions and the ability to work from a home office.