Regional Facilities Manager

Walters Hospitality•Midlothian, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Walters Wedding Estates is seeking an experienced and hands-on Regional Facilities Manager (RFM) to oversee the maintenance, operational readiness, safety, and exceptional presentation of an assigned portfolio of premier wedding and hospitality venues. The Regional Facilities Manager serves as a critical partner to our Operations teams, ensuring that facility-related issues never interfere with the guest experience. This role combines hands-on technical problem-solving with team leadership, vendor management, preventive maintenance, budget oversight, safety compliance, and strong use of our CMMS platform, Corrigo.

Requirements

Experienced and hands-on facilities professional.
Technical problem-solving skills.
Team leadership skills.
Vendor management skills.
Preventive maintenance knowledge.
Budget oversight experience.
Safety compliance knowledge.
Proficiency with CMMS platform, Corrigo.
Experience with HVAC, MEP systems, roofing, irrigation, commercial kitchens, building systems, and building exteriors.
Experience with life-safety systems (fire alarms, fire suppression, etc.).
Knowledge of OSHA requirements, building codes, and environmental regulations.
Experience managing R&M budgets.
Experience with invoice and expense approval processes.
Experience identifying capital improvement needs.
Experience obtaining competitive quotes and overseeing projects.
Experience hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and mentoring staff.
Experience sourcing, evaluating, negotiating with, and managing vendors and contractors.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple properties, priorities, employees, vendors, and budgets.
Willingness to roll up sleeves when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the hospitality and wedding industry.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across assigned venues, including HVAC, MEP systems, roofing, irrigation, commercial kitchens, building systems, and building exteriors.
Conduct regular property inspections and quality audits to ensure every venue is maintained in pristine, event-ready condition and meets Walters Wedding Estates brand standards.
Partner closely with Venue Managers and Operations teams to quickly identify and resolve facility issues while minimizing operational and event disruptions.
Provide emergency response and escalation support for urgent maintenance issues, equipment failures, severe weather events, and other facility emergencies.
Maintain a proactive, service-oriented approach to facility management, anticipating issues before they impact guests or events.
Ensure 100% compliance with Corrigo for all regional maintenance activities.
Manage work order creation, assignment, completion, labor tracking, asset information, and preventive maintenance schedules within Corrigo.
Monitor key maintenance performance indicators, including open work order backlog, time to resolution, and preventive versus reactive maintenance.
Ensure vendors and contractors follow required Corrigo procedures, including check-in/check-out protocols, electronic work order completion, documentation, and invoicing.
Use maintenance data and reporting to identify trends, improve response times, and reduce recurring facility issues.
Manage the regional Repair & Maintenance (R&M) budget, ensuring spending remains aligned with annual financial goals.
Review, code, and approve vendor invoices and team expenses through Ramp and Corrigo while following corporate financial controls.
Identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising safety, quality, or the guest experience.
Partner with Facilities leadership to identify capital improvement needs and opportunities.
Obtain competitive quotes, assist with project scoping, and oversee regional capital projects to ensure they are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
Maintain 100% life-safety readiness across the assigned regional portfolio.
Ensure required inspections, testing, and maintenance are completed for critical systems, including fire alarms, fire suppression systems, kitchen suppression hoods, sprinklers, backflow preventers, elevators, and other life-safety equipment.
Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, applicable building codes, environmental regulations, and other federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain a safe environment for guests, employees, vendors, and contractors.
Respond promptly to safety concerns and ensure corrective actions are completed and documented.
Hire, schedule, train, coach, and mentor Regional Maintenance Technicians and Field Maintenance Staff.
Build a culture of accountability, technical excellence, responsiveness, and pride in workmanship.
Establish clear expectations for maintenance quality, response times, safety, and customer service.
Source, evaluate, negotiate with, and manage local vendors and specialty contractors.
Hold contractors accountable for competitive pricing, quality workmanship, safety, responsiveness, and completion timelines.
Develop strong vendor relationships while ensuring work is performed according to Walters Wedding Estates standards.