Regional Maintenance Leader: Multi-Property Ops (Chicago & IN)

WinnCompanies; Chicago, La Porte (IL, IN); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WinnCompanies is seeking a Regional Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance across multiple residential communities in Chicago, IL and La Porte, IN. The role involves travel, leadership of regional maintenance teams, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with on-call availability for emergencies; travel across IL and IN is required.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in multifamily housing, facilities management, or related maintenance leadership.
• 5-8 years of supervisory/regional leadership experience.
• Experience with NSPIRE and/or REAC inspections.
• Experience leading projects from planning through execution, including vendor management, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong understanding of building systems, preventive maintenance, capital improvements, and facility operations.
• Experience managing multiple priorities for high-volume residential communities.
• Experience preparing for and supporting property inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet-based tracking tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to influence across teams.
• Current driver's license and ability to meet driving record standards.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly across Illinois and Indiana.

Aufgaben

• Provide leadership and oversight of maintenance operations across a portfolio of high-activity residential communities in Illinois and Indiana.
• Lead and support regional maintenance teams, providing direction, coaching, and development for site personnel.
• Serve as primary maintenance partner to Property Managers and regional leaders to ensure operational excellence.
• Manage capital improvement projects from inception through completion, including budgeting and vendor selection.
• Oversee third-party vendors and contractors to ensure safety, schedule, and budget alignment.
• Monitor maintenance operations, work orders, PM programs, systems performance, and reporting.
• Support inspection readiness across the portfolio, including NSPIRE, regulatory, lender, and agency inspections; implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance on building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life-safety, roofing, elevators).
• Partner with site teams to identify operational risks, priorities, and long-term capital needs.
• Manage maintenance budgets, capex forecasting, and financial controls.
• Coordinate emergency response and after-hours support as needed.
• Travel regularly throughout the region including Chicago metro and La Porte, IN.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Maintenance leadership

Vendor management

Budgeting

Project planning

MS Excel

NSPIRE/REAC experience

Communication

Travel readiness

Multisite supervision

Operations oversight

Safety compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management

Tools

Facilities management software

Project management software

Maintenance tracking systems

Jobbeschreibung

WinnCompanies is seeking a Regional Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance across multiple residential communities in Chicago, IL and La Porte, IN. The role involves travel, leadership of regional maintenance teams, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with on-call availability for emergencies; travel across IL and IN is required.