Facilities Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of progressive facilities maintenance, construction, engineering, or related leadership experience.
• Experience leading multi-site maintenance operations across a large geographic area.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing operating and capital budgets.
• Experience managing contractor, vendor, and service-provider relationships.
• Proven success leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into operational improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• Ability to travel frequently within assigned regions.
• Must reside within the region supported and be able to travel throughout it as needed.
• Full-time availability and flexibility to adjust to evolving operational priorities.
• Ability to travel regularly, including day trips, overnight travel, and extended market visits; some out-of-market travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting restaurant, retail, hospitality, or other multi-unit environments.
• Experience leading regional or national facilities maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of asset lifecycle management and preventative maintenance strategies.
• Experience implementing maintenance management systems and technology solutions.
• Familiarity with capital project planning, prioritization, and execution.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Professional certifications related to facilities management, maintenance, or project management.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, analytics, or automation to improve business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop regional facilities maintenance leaders and teams.
• Drive maintenance strategies that support operational excellence and business growth.
• Oversee regional maintenance, capital, and operating budgets.
• Develop long-range asset management and facility lifecycle plans.
• Ensure contractor and vendor performance meets quality, cost, and service expectations.
• Partner with Operations to prioritize facility needs and resolve complex issues.
• Support new restaurant openings, remodels, and major capital projects.
• Analyze maintenance trends and performance metrics to drive improvements.
• Champion maintenance technologies, systems, and process enhancements.
• Build organizational capability through succession planning and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align maintenance priorities with business objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Bonus program
• Company vehicle, cell phone, and laptop
• 5 weeks of PTO starting on day one
• Paid corporate holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) match of $1 for every $1 contributed, up to 4%
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Whataburger Family Foundation scholarship program for employees’ dependents and hardship grant assistance
• Discounted meals for the employee and a guest
• Cell phone service discounts
• Computer and software discounts
• Fitness and gym discounts
• Awards and recognition
• Retirement celebration program