Facility Engineering Manager

$90,000 - $185,000/Yr

Car Pros Automotive Group - El Monte, CA

Full-time - Senior

El Monte, CA

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

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 needs and managing projects from conception to completion. 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. This includes budgeting, organizing, scheduling, and implementing various projects while ensuring compliance with building and safety regulations. In this role, the Facility Engineering Manager will perform in-depth inspections of each project to schedule deliverables, estimate costs, and communicate the necessary resources required for project completion. The manager will oversee both onsite and offsite maintenance and construction projects, coordinating with maintenance staff and subcontractors to ensure that all work meets quality construction standards and specifications. The position also involves negotiating contractor bids, managing risks, and maintaining a safe work environment for both customers and employees. Additionally, the Facility Engineering Manager will be responsible for hiring and managing maintenance staff for the dealerships, responding promptly to emergencies, and preparing internal and external reports regarding job status. The role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to resolve escalated issues, and a hands-on approach to project management. The position may require up to 25% travel, including out-of-state travel, to oversee projects and ensure compliance with contractual conditions.

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.
• Provide leadership and management oversight for projects from conception to completion.
• Inspect projects in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Oversee onsite and offsite maintenance and construction projects for compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate and manage maintenance staff and subcontractors.
• Negotiate contractor bids and manage contractual conditions.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and maintain a safe work environment.
• Review work progress daily and prepare internal and external reports as required.
• Negotiate terms of agreements and obtain necessary permits and licenses.
• Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks associated with projects.
• Ensure quality construction standards and proper techniques are used.
• Interact with contractors to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Resolve escalated issues requiring coordination with other departments.
• Hire and manage maintenance staff for the dealerships.

Requirements

• Experience in managing projects and teams.
• Knowledge of permitting and municipal regulations.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and vendors.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to assist when needed.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (80% sponsored for employees)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short/long term disability insurance
• Basic life/AD&D insurance after 60 days of employment
• 401(k) plan after one year of service
• Accrual of personal time off (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)