Senior Facilities Manager: Operations & Maintenance

Killam Development, LTD.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Killam Development, Ltd in Laredo, TX seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance, repairs, safety, and the overall condition of company-owned properties. You will manage preventive maintenance, coordinate vendors, and lead a team to ensure facilities stay safe, functional, and well maintained.

The role requires a minimum of five years in facilities management, strong budgeting and vendor management skills, and the ability to coordinate across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of facilities management experience.
• Experience overseeing multiple properties.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, bids, and facility projects.
• Strong organizational, budgeting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to urgent facility needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and general condition of all company-owned buildings, offices, facilities, grounds, and other assigned properties.
• Supervise the maintenance technician team and manage their work schedule.
• Conduct routine property inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, deterioration, and potential repairs before they become significant issues.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for company properties and building systems.
• Ensure facilities are clean, functional, safe, professional, and maintained according to company standards.
• Respond to facility emergencies and coordinate timely repairs when urgent issues arise.
• Maintain an organized system for receiving, prioritizing, tracking, and completing facility work requests.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with employees and department leaders to minimize disruption to business operations.
• Identify recurring maintenance problems and recommend long-term solutions.
• Monitor the condition and useful life of major buildings and systems and assist with planning capital expenditures.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage qualified contractors and service providers.
• Obtain competitive bids and estimates for maintenance, repairs, renovations, and facility projects when appropriate.
• Review scopes of work and ensure contractors complete work according to specifications and timelines.
• Monitor vendor performance, quality, responsiveness, and costs.
• Verify completion of work before approving invoices for payment.
• Maintain relationships with key vendors and contractors to support timely response to facility needs.
• Assist in developing and managing the annual facilities maintenance and repair budget.
• Track facility expenses and identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising safety, quality, or reliability.
• Review invoices, estimates, service agreements, and maintenance contracts for accuracy and pricing.
• Develop recommendations regarding repair versus replacement decisions.
• Assist leadership with forecasting major facility repairs, replacements, and capital improvement needs.

Skills

Ownership & Accountability

Planning & Organization

Problem Solving

Cost Management

Vendor Management

Initiative

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Job description

Killam Development, Ltd in Laredo, TX seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance, repairs, safety, and the overall condition of company-owned properties. You will manage preventive maintenance, coordinate vendors, and lead a team to ensure facilities stay safe, functional, and well maintained.

The role requires a minimum of five years in facilities management, strong budgeting and vendor management skills, and the ability to coordinate across departments.