Regional Facilities Maintenance Leader

Whataburger; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus program

Company vehicle

5 weeks PTO starting Day One

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) match up to 4%

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Disability benefits

Career development opportunities

Scholarship program for dependents

Discounted meals for you and a guest

Cell phone discounts

Computer & software discounts

Fitness discounts

Awards and recognition

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Regional Facilities Maintenance Group Manager to lead maintenance strategy and operations across multiple regions. This field-based role requires coordinating with Operations, Development, Supply Chain, and Facilities teams to ensure safe, reliable restaurant facilities.

You will manage asset lifecycles, vendor relationships, and budgets while driving continuous improvement and technology adoption across maintenance programs.

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 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

Leadership experience

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Regional Facilities Maintenance Group Manager to lead maintenance strategy and operations across multiple regions. This field-based role requires coordinating with Operations, Development, Supply Chain, and Facilities teams to ensure safe, reliable restaurant facilities.

You will manage asset lifecycles, vendor relationships, and budgets while driving continuous improvement and technology adoption across maintenance programs.