Manager, Construction & Maintenance

Manager, Construction & Maintenance

ON-SITE - Charlotte, NC 28273

The Cato Corporation is seeking an experienced Manager, Construction & Maintenance to join our Real Estate Department.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing oversight of all store related construction and maintenance needs along with managing a team of maintenance coordinators, vendor relationships and handling day-to-day operational issues. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Management, training and continued development of store maintenance team
• Manage new store and remodel projects, including white box, conversions, remodels and disaster related renovations
• Manage Cato Crew schedules, timesheets, reimbursables and Company Vehicles
• Address daily operational issues such as HVAC maintenance, plumbing issues, equipment malfunctions, etc.
• Construction administration including budget creation and oversight, plan reviews, scheduling and coordination of contractors or internal crews and all project closeout requirements
• Be available to respond to emergency calls on nights and weekends as they arise
• Act as the primary contact between Store Planning, Construction, Stores and outside vendors
• Manage relationships with HVAC vendors and various facility service providers to ensure timely maintenance and repairs, quality and cost-effectiveness
• Communicate with landlords and property managers to ensure all construction and maintenance repairs are made according to our lease terms and conditions; setup and maintain procedures to ensure that work and expenses which are the responsibility of the landlord are done and paid for by the landlords
• Train team members on departmental software, energy management systems and Timberline
• Prepare, track and coordinate the necessary spreadsheets and information for annual fixture inventory
• Responsible for monitoring new store development plans and inventories, maintain energy management systems, new HVAC units, lighting, security and Sensormatic systems
• Manage store closing process, working with internal partners, outside vendors and Landlords to coordinate schedules, labor, service shutdowns and fixture removal
• Timberline Administrator - Add jobs for Store Development Projects, Update Supply Item Numbers and SDR jobs to generate vendor work orders, PO approval and invoice processing
• Work with Accounts Payable to reconcile quarterly accruals, Aged Receivables, Landlord reimbursements and Fixture Inventory tracking
• Able to provide leadership, and use motivational skills to foster a team working environment

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 years’ combined experience in construction management, building maintenance, or a similar role, preferably within the retail or commercial industry
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite; project management tools or platforms for tracking timelines and coordinating tasks
• Knowledge of Facilities Management software for tracking work orders, vendor management, and preventive maintenance scheduling
• Strong organization, communication, analytical and development skills
• Experience with procurement and negotiation

The Cato Corporation offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including Medical/Dental/Life Insurance package, 401(K) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Stock Purchase Plan and more!

The Cato Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.