Traveling Facilities Manager

The Traveling Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the physical condition, preventative maintenance programs, and repair and improvement needs across a portfolio of properties. This role ensures each property operates at a high standard of safety, appearance, and functionality, and provides on-site support for new property openings, turnover periods, and capital improvement projects. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, and able to develop scalable processes that improve property performance and extend asset life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate building conditions, maintenance performance, vendor quality, and compliance with operational standards.
• Serve as an on-the-ground resource during high-impact periods (turn, move-in, major repairs, incident response, etc.).
• Implement and monitor preventative maintenance schedules and ensure work is completed timely and accurately.
• Identify recurring issues, root causes, and opportunities for long-term solutions rather than reactive fixes.
• Support capital projects and make recommendations for scope, vendor selection, and budget planning.
• Oversee minor renovations, repair initiatives, and equipment replacement projects to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
• Oversee warranty process for first year after building delivery.
• Source, evaluate, and manage third-party service providers.
• Negotiate and monitor service contracts and ensure work meets defined standards.
• Train on-site property teams on building systems, maintenance workflows, safety protocols, and facility standards.
• Develop tools, checklists, SOPs, and documentation to ensure consistency across the portfolio.
• Provide clear post-visit reports, action plans, timelines, and follow-up expectations.
• Partner closely with Operations, Property Management, and Development teams to escalate issues requiring strategic or capital planning.