About the position
The Shopping Center Maintenance Manager oversees all aspects of maintenance within Publix Controlled Real Estate locations within an assigned territory. This role is crucial in ensuring that all maintenance operations are executed efficiently and effectively, maintaining the high standards expected by Publix. The incumbent is responsible for developing, managing, and executing procurement processes for maintenance items and capital upgrades for these locations. This includes managing selected Publix contractors and services by leading sourcing events, negotiating pricing and additional terms, and executing contracts that adhere to Publix's expectations of high quality and service. In addition to these responsibilities, the Shopping Center Maintenance Manager facilitates and participates in annual business and category reviews, ensuring that all maintenance and capital budgets for the assigned territory are managed effectively. The role also involves developing and monitoring implementation strategies to ensure a seamless transition to a new service supplier or scope of work, which is essential for maintaining operational continuity and service quality across all locations. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including contractors, suppliers, and internal teams. The Shopping Center Maintenance Manager must be adaptable, willing to work a variable schedule that includes nights, holidays, and weekends, and be prepared for travel, including overnight stays, to oversee maintenance operations across the assigned territory.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of maintenance within Publix Controlled Real Estate locations.
- Develop, manage, and execute procurement processes for maintenance items and capital upgrades.
- Manage selected Publix contractors and services by leading sourcing events and negotiating pricing.
- Execute contracts that adhere to Publix's expectations of high quality and service.
- Facilitate and participate in annual business and category reviews.
- Manage maintenance and capital budget for assigned territory.
- Develop and monitor implementation strategies for seamless transitions to new service suppliers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction related field, or equivalent experience in Facilities maintenance and Real Estate shopping center maintenance.
- At least three (3) years of experience in a maintenance role.
- At least three (3) years of experience in supplier management.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Basic knowledge of Ariba.
- Knowledge in building systems (i.e. roofs, parking lots, painting, exterior, construction, etc.).
- Knowledge of financial acumen; P&L statements.
- Knowledge of supplier selection process.
- Ability to forecast and plan maintenance expenditures.
- Ability to read site plans.
- Willingness to work a variable schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.
- Willingness to travel including overnight stays.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in Business or related field.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in a maintenance role.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in supplier management.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Intermediate knowledge of Ariba.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Health insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
- Year End Bonus (one month's pay, pro-rated in the first year)
