Real Estate Facilities Manager

Ready To Go Further? Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel it in the support you get on day one - from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity - from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and its exactly what going further is all about. Position Summary The Facility Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of assigned terminals and serves as the primary Facilities Management contact for Terminal Managers within the region. This position owns the full lifecycle of facility maintenance activities, including work order management, vendor oversight, preventive maintenance programs, asset management, capital projects, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. The Facility Manager ensures company assets are maintained in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manner while delivering outstanding customer service to terminal operations. Major Tasks and Responsibilities Own the full lifecycle of facility work orders from receipt through completion and closure. Prioritize maintenance requests based on operational impact, safety, compliance, and business needs. Maintain proactive communication with Terminal Managers regarding work order status, project updates, and facility concerns. Manage facility service vendors and contractors, including performance, pricing, safety, responsiveness, and service quality. Develop scopes of work, solicit competitive bids, evaluate proposals, and recommend contractor selection. Prepare project estimates and business justifications for expense and capital projects. Coordinate maintenance and construction activities with Terminal Managers and vendors to minimize operational disruption. Manage capital improvement and repair projects from planning through completion. Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are established, tracked, and completed on time. Audit preventive maintenance performance and vendor compliance. Maintain facility asset records, condition assessments, and lifecycle replacement plans. Identify repair and replacement needs for building systems including HVAC, roofs, generators, dock equipment, plumbing, electrical systems, and site infrastructure. Review and approve invoices for accuracy and contract compliance. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and expense management activities. Conduct terminal inspections, safety audits, and facility assessments. Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and lease obligations. Partner with Operations leadership to deliver exceptional facility support across assigned terminals. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 5+ years of facilities management, construction management, maintenance management, or related experience. Experience managing multiple facilities across a geographic region. Experience managing vendors and service contracts. Experience managing capital and repair projects. Experience with CMMS systems and work order management. Strong budgeting, planning, and organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to travel up to 50% throughout assigned region. Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $107,000.00 annually, based on experience. This position is bonus eligible. Benefits At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed. Make Your Move At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further. Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr