Facilities & Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About the role
Kiefer Auto Group is seeking an experienced, hands-on Facilities Manager to support maintenance, repairs, vendor coordination, and facility improvement projects across our 16 dealership locations . This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, functional, and professional facilities while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, highly organized, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and able to coordinate contractors and vendors when repairs exceed their own capabilities.

The minimum salary for this position is $90,000 annually .

What you’ll do

• Serve as the primary facilities contact for all 16 dealership locations.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to identify maintenance needs, repair priorities, and potential risks.
• Perform routine and light-to-moderate maintenance or repairs when practical and appropriate.
• Diagnose facility issues and determine whether work can be handled internally or should be outsourced.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance for building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, lighting, doors, and related infrastructure.
• Respond to urgent facility issues and coordinate emergency repairs as needed.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including scheduling work, monitoring quality, and confirming timely completion.
• When outside contractors are needed, obtain competitive bids, including a minimum of three competitive bids when practical, and present recommendations for approval.
• Participate in construction, renovation, and capital improvement meetings for current and future dealership projects.
• Coordinate with general contractors, architects, vendors, and dealership leadership throughout facility and construction projects.
• Track maintenance requests, project status, budgets, vendor performance, supplies, equipment, and tools.
• Help manage facility-related budgets and identify opportunities to control operating costs without compromising quality.
• Support facility standards related to safety, professional appearance, and manufacturer image requirements.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of experience in facilities management, commercial property maintenance, construction management, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, general construction, roofing, lighting, doors, and related infrastructure.
• Ability to complete light-to-moderate maintenance work independently.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, or construction-related projects.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple locations.
• Clear communication skills with dealership teams, vendors, contractors, and leadership.
• Sound judgment when deciding whether to complete work internally or outsource it.
• Cost-conscious approach with a strong focus on quality, safety, and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using work order or project management software.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly between dealership locations.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience managing facilities across multiple locations.
• Automotive dealership or retail facility experience.
• OSHA, facilities, construction, or related certifications.
• Experience supporting renovation, construction, or capital improvement projects.