Site Manager / Facility Engineer, Commercial Real Estate

IRG Realty Advisors, LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The East End site at IRG Realty Advisors in Akron, OH seeks a hands-on Site Manager to coordinate operation, maintenance, safety, and appearance of a large mixed-use campus. The role partners with contractors, supports repairs and preventive maintenance, and contributes to capital planning to sustain long-term value.

It is a full-time on-site position with Mon–Fri hours and potential evenings or weekends. Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills are essential to manage logs,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or valued.
• 4–5 years of building operations and maintenance experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and coordinate with contractors.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and computer skills.
• Service-focused, team-oriented, and able to work on site Mon–Fri.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation and maintenance of campus facilities and grounds.
• Coordinate with contractors and the Maintenance Assistant on repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure safety, compliance with OSHA/EPA and codes.
• Troubleshoot issues and determine need for vendor support.
• Respond to client, tenant, and resident concerns and document actions.
• Manage maintenance supplies, inventory, and logs; support annual capital planning.
• Assist operations manager with capital planning and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Computer skills

Team-oriented

Client relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.