Site Manager

irgra; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IRG Realty Advisors seeks a Site Manager for The East End campus in Akron, Ohio, responsible for hands-on operation, maintenance, safety, and appearance of the campus and its buildings and grounds.

You will coordinate with contractors for repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections, ensuring compliance and quality work, while supporting annual capital planning and on-site reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training valued.
• 4–5 years of building operations and maintenance experience with commercial systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and coordinate repairs with contractors.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and computer skills.
• Willingness to work on site Mon–Fri and respond to emergencies on call.
• Ability to walk inspections and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience coordinating preventive maintenance and site documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation, maintenance, safety, security, and appearance of campus.
• Coordinate day-to-day work with contractors and Maintenance Assistant for installations, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure contractors perform quality work safely and in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and codes.
• Troubleshoot building issues and determine when vendor support is needed.
• Respond to client, tenant, and resident concerns; document actions.
• Purchase and manage maintenance supplies and inventory; maintain logs and conduct annual inventory.
• Assist Operations Manager with annual capital planning for building systems and campus needs.
• Support site workflow processes and monthly operational reporting.
• Maintain current technical knowledge through training and publications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Contractor coordination

Communication

Organization

Documentation

On-site availability

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training

Tools

Central utility plant

Sprinkler systems

Fire alarm systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Site Manager provides hands-on technical support and coordination for the operation, maintenance, safety, and appearance of The East End, a large mixed-use campus located at the former Goodyear headquarters in Akron, Ohio.

This individual-contributor role coordinates with contractors, supports repairs and preventive maintenance, contributes to capital planning, and helps ensure that the campus and its building systems are maintained to a high standard of care, performance, and long-term value. The position has no direct reports.

This is a full-time, on-site position requiring daily availability Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required, and the Site Manager participates in on-call emergency response.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the daily operation, maintenance, safety, security, and appearance of the campus, its buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Coordinate day-to-day work with contractors and the Maintenance Assistant for equipment installations, repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, and other site activities.
• Confirm that contractors and service providers perform quality work safely, productively, and in compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, legal, and code requirements.
• Troubleshoot building and equipment issues, perform repairs within your capabilities, and determine when specialized vendor support is needed.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client, tenant, and resident concerns; coordinate follow-through and document completed actions.
• Purchase and manage maintenance supplies and equipment, maintain accurate logs and records, and complete an annual inventory of tools and equipment.
• Assist the Operations Manager with annual capital planning for building systems, structures, parking areas, grounds, and other campus needs.
• Support site workflow processes and monthly operational reporting, including non-routine events, major projects, training, cost savings, and significant contractor, vendor, or customer-service matters.
• Maintain current technical knowledge through training, educational opportunities, and relevant technical publications.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical education or training is valued.
• At least four to five years of building operations and maintenance experience, with a practical understanding of commercial building systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and facility issues, coordinate repairs, and work effectively with contractors and maintenance personnel.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and general computer skills.
• A service-focused, team-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively with clients, tenants, residents, contractors, vendors, and internal partners.
• Ability to work on site Monday through Friday, respond to emergencies while on call, and work evenings or weekends when operational needs require.
• Ability to walk and inspect buildings and grounds, indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  

Preferred Experience

• Facility engineer experience with central utility plant, sprinkler & fire alarm systems.
• Operations or maintenance experience within a large commercial, industrial, institutional, or mixed-use property.
• Experience coordinating preventive maintenance programs, vendor performance, work orders, and site documentation.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety practices, environmental requirements, and building or equipment codes.
• Experience supporting operating budgets, capital planning, purchasing, or monthly property reporting.

About IRG Realty Advisors

IRG Realty Advisors (IRG RA) provides comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to entrepreneurial owners and investors, corporations, institutions, and government clients. As the largest property management services company headquartered in Ohio, IRG RA manages more than 100 million square feet across 31 states, including office, retail, industrial, warehouse, multifamily, and land assets.

We specialize in developing and managing large, complex mixed-use projects. Our core purpose is to improve communities through innovative, customized real estate solutions that surpass our clients’ expectations.

Our advisory approach considers every stage of the real estate lifecycle-from acquisition and repositioning through stabilization and exit planning-to deliver cohesive strategies that enhance value. Our coordinated service lines include property and asset management, transaction management, development services, project management, consulting, and facility management.

We seek passionate, enthusiastic professionals who are committed to their development and focused on achieving exceptional results for our clients and partners.

Employment Disclosures

IRG Realty Advisors participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

IRG RA provides equal employment opportunities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. IRG RA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, email [e-mail].

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and only after a conditional offer of employment has been made.