Regional Facilities Maintenance Leader – Multi-Region

Whataburger; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Bonus Program

Company Vehicle, Cell Phone, andLaptop

5 weeks of PTO Starting on Day One

Paid Corporate Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%

Competitive Medical, Dental, andVision

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Career Development and Growth

Whataburger Family Foundation -Scholar

Discounted Meals for You and a Guest

Cell Phone Service Discounts

Computer & Software Discounts

Fitness / Gym Discounts

Awards and recognition

Retirement Celebration Program

Job summary

Whataburger in the United States seeks a Regional Facilities Maintenance Group Manager to lead strategy, performance, and ongoing improvements for facilities maintenance across multiple regions. You will drive asset stewardship, vendor management, and team leadership while aligning with restaurant growth and business goals.

You will champion proactive facility solutions, partner with Operations and Development teams, and drive innovations in maintenance technologies and processes 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

Leadership

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Whataburger in the United States seeks a Regional Facilities Maintenance Group Manager to lead strategy, performance, and ongoing improvements for facilities maintenance across multiple regions. You will drive asset stewardship, vendor management, and team leadership while aligning with restaurant growth and business goals.

You will champion proactive facility solutions, partner with Operations and Development teams, and drive innovations in maintenance technologies and processes to strengthen