What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Director position at The Budd Group?
The Budd Group, a leading Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) pioneer, is seeking an energetic, proactive, and highly communicative Maintenance Director to oversee our prominent portfolio in Chattanooga, TN. In this role, you will be the captain of our maintenance operations, managing a diverse and historical footprint that includes Class A downtown corporate offices, parking decks, an active airport hangar, and a historic apartment complex used for our company interns.
About The Budd Group Culture
At The Budd Group, we build our success on a foundation of faith, integrity, and elite service. We are a God-honoring company driven by a mission to take care of our clients, our communities, and most importantly, our people. When you join our leadership team, you aren't just getting a job—you are joining a family that invests heavily in your professional mentorship, career advancement, and personal growth.
What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities
As our Facilities Director, you will serve as the champion of proactive asset management across a high-profile portfolio in Chattanooga, including commercial office spaces, historic structures, parking decks, an apartment complex, and a private airport hangar. In this role, you will lead our local maintenance division to ensure operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Pay: competitive milage reimbersment
- Benefits: God-honoring company; Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, 9 Holidays, 2 Floating, 1 Volunteer day); Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options; Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance; HSA/FSA; 401(k) Match; Career Advancement; Free Online Classes; Mental Health & Financial Support; Pay on Demand Cash Back; English/Spanish Learning.
- Location/Work Type: On-site (Downtown Area), Chattanooga, TN (Local mileage reimbursement provided for remote hangar checks).
- Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (Varies based on facility needs and project deadlines).
- Requirements/Qualifications: 5 years of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) leadership; experience managing over 500,000 sq. ft. across multiple buildings/portfolios; deep knowledge of CMMS systems and preventative maintenance; strong competency in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
- Bonuses/Perks: Career growth opportunities, professional certification support (CFM/PMP training within the first year), and local mileage reimbursement.
About The Budd Group Culture
At The Budd Group, we build our success on a foundation of faith, integrity, and elite service. We are a God-honoring company driven by a mission to take care of our clients, our communities, and most importantly, our people. When you join our leadership team, you aren't just getting a job—you are joining a family that invests heavily in your professional mentorship, career advancement, and personal growth.
What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities
As our Facilities Director, you will serve as the champion of proactive asset management across a high-profile portfolio in Chattanooga, including commercial office spaces, historic structures, parking decks, an apartment complex, and a private airport hangar. In this role, you will lead our local maintenance division to ensure operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Team Leadership: Act as an elite coach to inspire, train, and manage your on-site maintenance team.
- Preventative Maintenance & CMMS: Oversee the campus CMMS system to maximize preventative maintenance completion rates, reduce emergency response times, and shift operations from reactive to proactive.
- Vendor & Subcontractor Management: Source, vet, and manage third-party vendors for specialized trades (such as advanced HVAC systems and landscaping); coordinate the bidding process to secure three competitive proposals for major business decisions.
- Elite Communication: Drive a culture of transparent communication. Your team doesn't just close out work orders; they educate tenants and stakeholders on the "why" behind repairs to prevent future occurrences.
- Budgeting & KPIs: Own the performance metrics of your portfolio, executing capital projects on time, safely, and strictly within budget.
- Proven Leadership: A track record as a Maintenance Director or Regional Facilities Director managing at least 500,000 sq. ft. (1 million preferred).
- Technical Mastery: Solid foundational knowledge of commercial property infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing systems.
- Tech-Savvy Mindset: High proficiency in utilizing modern technology, smart building systems, and CMMS platforms.
- Exceptional Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently interface with corporate clients, build trust with employees, and negotiate with vendors.
- Preferred Certifications: Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or ProFM designations are highly preferred (or a willingness to obtain one within your first year).
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are a plus but not required.
- A Culture of Purpose: Work within a stable, family-oriented, God-honoring corporate structure.
- Paid Professional Growth: We will actively sponsor and pay for your industry certifications (CFM, PMP) during your first year.
- Comprehensive Financial & Health Security: Enjoy top-tier health benefits, an excellent 401(k) match, and robust PTO policies to keep your work-life balance healthy.