Construction & Project Manager

Vandelay Companies • Dallas, TX

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Vandelay Companies is a growing restaurant organization committed to delivering exceptional food, service, and guest experiences across a diverse portfolio of restaurants. We are seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day facilities operations across our restaurant portfolio. This position is responsible for ensuring our restaurants remain safe, functional, well-maintained, and operational while managing service requests, preventive maintenance, vendors, repairs, and facility-related costs.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, maintenance, property management, or a related field
• Experience managing multiple commercial locations simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience managing outside vendors and contractors
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, kitchen equipment, and general building systems
• Proven ability to manage budgets, quotes, invoices, and repair costs
• Strong organizational and project-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing issues in a fast-paced operating environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to travel between restaurant locations as required

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the day-to-day facilities operations for all assigned restaurant locations
• Serve as the primary facilities contact for General Managers and restaurant leadership
• Manage all facilities service requests through the company’s designated service-request platform
• Review, prioritize, assign, and monitor work orders through the service-request platform
• Ensure emergency and operationally critical issues receive immediate attention
• Manage the day-to-day performance of facilities vendors and contractors, review quotes for accuracy and necessity, and identify opportunities to reduce costs
• Own preventive maintenance compliance across the restaurant portfolio
• Manage day-to-day facilities spending within established budgets
• Review repair proposals, estimates, invoices, and service charges, identify unnecessary or excessive repair costs, monitor Repair and Maintenance spending by location, provide recommendations for major repairs, replacements, and capital needs
• Identify opportunities to reduce long-term operating costs
• Build strong relationships with GMs, Chefs, and Operations leadership
• Communicate clearly regarding facility issues and expected completion timelines with all invested parties
• Minimize operations disruption during repairs, educate restaurant leadership on basic facility care, respond quickly to emergencies, and establish credibility through consistent follow-through
• Oversee the condition of building exteriors, parking areas, landscaping, signage, lighting, drainage, and other exterior elements
• Ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and presentable for guests and employees
• Coordinate repairs with property managers, landlords, contractors, and vendors when applicable
• Support the Director of Facilities as needed in new restaurant openings, with existing facility knowledge and operational requirements, equipment information, vendor coordination, pre-opening maintenance needs, operational turnover, and post-opening warranty / service issues
• Assume responsibility for the restaurant once the project has been formally turned over to Operations / Facilities, ensuring the location transitions successfully into the day-to-day facilities program

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available
• Professional development and career growth
• Paid Time Off
• Dining discounts at all of the Vandelay Companies’ portfolio
• All Vandelay Companies restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the 4th of July so our team can celebrate with their friends and family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed