Facility Engineering Manager
Car Pros Automotive Group - Huntington Beach, CA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Facility Engineering Manager at Car Pros Automotive Group is a senior-level position responsible for overseeing facility maintenance and construction projects across dealerships in California and Washington. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying maintenance and construction needs, as well as managing the budgeting, organization, scheduling, and implementation of various projects. The Facility Engineering Manager will work closely with the Executive Management Team to ensure that all construction and maintenance activities are completed efficiently and effectively. In this position, the manager will perform a leadership role, guiding projects from conception to completion. This includes conducting in-depth inspections of each project to schedule deliverables, estimate costs, and communicate the necessary resources required for successful project completion. The manager will oversee both onsite and offsite maintenance and construction projects, ensuring compliance with building and safety regulations. Additionally, the Facility Engineering Manager will coordinate and manage maintenance staff and subcontractors, negotiate contractor bids, and respond promptly to emergencies. The role also involves maintaining contractual conditions of performance, reviewing work progress daily, and preparing internal and external reports related to job status. The manager will negotiate terms of agreements and lead efforts in obtaining necessary permits and licenses, while also analyzing and mitigating risks associated with projects. The position requires a hands-on approach, as the manager must be willing to pitch in when needed. The ability to maintain a safe work environment for both customers and employees is paramount. The Facility Engineering Manager will also be responsible for hiring and managing maintenance staff for the dealerships, ensuring that the team is well-equipped to handle the demands of the role.
Responsibilities
- Manage facility maintenance and projects for California and Washington dealerships.
- Assist in budgeting, organization, scheduling, and implementation of projects.
- Work closely with the Executive Management Team on construction and maintenance activities.
- Identify potential maintenance and construction needs.
- Oversee projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Inspect projects in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
- Monitor compliance with building and safety regulations for all projects.
- Coordinate and manage maintenance staff and subcontractors.
- Negotiate contractor bids and terms of agreements.
- Respond promptly to emergencies and maintain contractual performance conditions.
- Review work progress daily and prepare internal and external reports on job status.
- Ensure quality construction standards and proper construction techniques are followed.
- Interact with contractors to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications.
- Resolve escalated issues requiring coordination with other departments.
- Maintain a safe work environment for customers and employees.
- Hire and manage maintenance staff for the dealerships.
Requirements
- Experience in managing projects and teams.
- Knowledge of permitting and municipalities.
- Experience managing subcontractors and vendors.
- Ability to analyze, manage, and mitigate risks.
- Hands-on approach and willingness to assist when needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance (80% sponsored by Car Pros for basic coverage)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short/long term disability insurance
- Basic life/AD&D insurance
- 401(k) plan after one year of service
- Accrual of personal time off (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
