Facilities Project Manager
About The Position
MOJO is looking for a Facilities Project Manager to lead capital improvement projects across its growing portfolio of more than 150 express car washes. This role is primarily managed from the Knoxville office using digital tools and involves occasional travel. Projects focus on facility renovations, refreshes, painting, signage, parking lots, vacuum areas, equipment upgrades, deferred maintenance, permitting, compliance, and improvements to newly acquired locations. A key objective is to enhance the attractiveness, reliability, functionality, and maintainability of aging facilities while optimizing capital use. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of construction knowledge, strong project management skills, business acumen, and exceptional follow-through.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience managing facilities projects, commercial renovations, capital improvements, retail remodels, multi-site construction programs, or similar work.
- Strong knowledge of commercial construction and renovation.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong contractor and vendor management skills.
- Experience developing scopes, evaluating bids, managing budgets, and coordinating schedules.
- Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through.
- Ability to manage projects remotely through technology and onsite partners.
- Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership without waiting for constant direction.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams.
Nice To Haves
- Managing projects across a multi-site portfolio.
- Retail, restaurant, automotive, convenience store, hospitality, franchise, or other distributed-location environments.
- Renovating and improving existing operating facilities.
- Permitting, inspections, and municipal coordination.
- Monday.com, MaintainX, Asana, Procore, or similar project management platforms.
- Facility design, branding, or refresh initiatives.
- Using AI and automation tools to improve productivity.
- A related degree is helpful, but practical experience, judgment, and demonstrated results matter more.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple facility improvement projects simultaneously from concept through completion.
- Develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, bid packages, and execution plans.
- Solicit bids, select contractors, negotiate pricing, and hold vendors accountable for quality, schedule, safety, and budget.
- Manage projects remotely using digital tools and structured communication.
- Work through General Managers, Directors of Operations, and Maintenance personnel.
- Translate construction, contractor, permitting, and inspection requirements into clear instructions for team members.
- Coordinate permitting, inspections, code-compliance issues, and municipal requirements.
- Evaluate aging facilities and recommend practical, cost-effective improvements.
- Help develop and implement facility appearance and brand standards.
- Coordinate renderings, design concepts, paint schemes, materials, signage, and other facility improvements.
- Track project budgets, schedules, risks, documentation, purchasing, and status.
- Anticipate problems and keep projects moving without requiring constant direction.
- Create accountability and maintain project momentum even when not physically at the jobsite.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
