Regional Facilities Maintenance Leader

Whataburger; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Bonus Program

Company Vehicle

Cell Phone

Laptop

5 weeks PTO starting day one

Paid corporate holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) match up to 4%

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Disability benefits

Career development opportunities

Scholarship program for dependents and

Meal discounts for you and guest

Cell phone service discounts

Software discounts

Fitness/gym discounts

Awards and recognition

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Regional Facilities Maintenance Group Manager to lead strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of facilities programs across multiple regions. You will drive asset stewardship, vendor management, and team leadership to keep restaurants safe, reliable, and ready to serve guests.

The role emphasizes proactive facility solutions, collaboration with Operations, Development, Supply Chain, and Facilities teams, and a focus on innovation and technology to strengthen

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

Budget management

Vendor management

Stakeholder mgmt

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Driving license

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Regional Facilities Maintenance Group Manager to lead strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of facilities programs across multiple regions. You will drive asset stewardship, vendor management, and team leadership to keep restaurants safe, reliable, and ready to serve guests.

The role emphasizes proactive facility solutions, collaboration with Operations, Development, Supply Chain, and Facilities teams, and a focus on innovation and technology to strengthen