Senior Director, Facilities & Asset Management

whataburger; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Relocation package

Bonus program

5 weeks PTO Day One

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Disability benefits

Career development opportunities

Family scholarship programs

Employee discounts

Recognition programs

Retirement celebrations

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Facilities Services Senior Director to lead strategies and programs maintaining restaurant readiness and asset reliability across markets. You will drive operational and financial plans, align facilities services with business priorities, and push for continuous improvement across teams and vendors.

You will partner across Finance, Operations, Development, Supply Chain, Technology, and HR to deliver results, while guiding leadership development and strategic investments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 12+ years of experience in facilities services, maintenance operations, or related fields.
• Experience leading multi-site operations and maintenance organizations.
• Experience developing and executing operational and financial strategies.
• Expertise in facilities services, asset management, and lifecycle planning.
• Experience managing large budgets, forecasts, and business cases.
• Experience leading leaders and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence decisions across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to adapt to and learn the technology platforms, systems, applications, and equipment used in the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities services operations across multiple markets.
• Develop strategies that improve asset reliability and restaurant readiness.
• Create operational and financial plans that support business objectives.
• Analyze performance, workforce, and financial trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Partner with Finance on budgets, forecasts, and business cases.
• Lead enterprise maintenance programs, standards, and service models.
• Develop asset management and lifecycle strategies.
• Optimize staffing, vendor, and service delivery models.
• Lead and develop multiple levels of leadership.
• Build succession plans and strengthen organizational capability.
• Influence cross-functional business decisions and priorities.
• Champion continuous improvement, standardization, and service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with safety, governance, and financial control standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Communication

Vendor management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Facilities Services Senior Director to lead strategies and programs maintaining restaurant readiness and asset reliability across markets. You will drive operational and financial plans, align facilities services with business priorities, and push for continuous improvement across teams and vendors.

You will partner across Finance, Operations, Development, Supply Chain, Technology, and HR to deliver results, while guiding leadership development and strategic investments