Regional Facilities Maintenance Leader – Multi-Unit Operations

Whataburger; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

Company Vehicle

401(k) match

Competitive medical/dental/vision

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking a Regional Facilities Maintenance Group Manager to lead strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of facilities maintenance programs across multiple regions. You will drive operational excellence through maintenance planning, asset stewardship, vendor management, and team leadership to support restaurant growth and long-term objectives.

This field-based role requires traveling frequently and working from a home office, with on-site support when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• 8+ years in facilities maintenance or related leadership.
• Experience leading multi-site operations.
• Strong financial acumen with budgets.
• Experience managing contractors and vendors.
• Proven coaching and team development.
• Strong strategic planning and problem-solving.
• Able to analyze data for improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel frequently.
• Willing to travel within region.

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.
• Collaborate with Operations to prioritize facility needs.
• 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

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Travel readiness

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking a Regional Facilities Maintenance Group Manager to lead strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of facilities maintenance programs across multiple regions. You will drive operational excellence through maintenance planning, asset stewardship, vendor management, and team leadership to support restaurant growth and long-term objectives.

This field-based role requires traveling frequently and working from a home office, with on-site support when needed.