Non-Supervisory - Facilities Manager#1062079

Auburn Hills, Michigan Non-Supervisory - Facilities Manager#1062079

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for managing facility-related contracts, capital improvement projects, vendor performance, and operational support services across Mopar distribution facilities. This role develops scopes of work, reviews contractor proposals and estimates, manages budgets, creates purchase requisitions within PentaSAP, and ensures the successful execution of facility and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison between facility operations, contractors, service providers, procurement, and finance to ensure facilities are maintained safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

• Building Maintenance & Repairs
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for facility-related issues.
  • Coordinate and manage contractors responsible for maintenance and repairs.
  • Troubleshoot building issues by gathering information from facility teams and determining the appropriate course of action.
  • Examples include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other building system failures.
  • Ensure repairs are completed efficiently and follow through on service requests from initiation to completion.
• Contractor Management
  • Communicate facility issues to contractors.
  • Review and approve scopes of work.
  • Coordinate service visits and ensure purchase orders are issued.
  • Monitor contractor performance and verify completion of work.
• Financial Responsibilities
  • Review repair and maintenance costs for reasonableness.
  • Understand the typical costs associated with building repairs and services.
  • Participate in budget management related to maintenance and repair activities.
• Capital Projects
  • Manage larger replacement and upgrade projects, such as end-of-life HVAC system replacements.
  • Develop project scopes and requirements.
  • Solicit and evaluate contractor bids.
  • Ensure selected solutions meet business and facility needs.
  • Create project timelines and schedules.
  • Manage project budgets and contractor execution.

• Strong understanding of building systems, including:
  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical systems
  • Architectural/building components
• Facilities maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience working with contractors and service providers.
• Ability to manage multiple disciplines and projects simultaneously.
• Engineering background preferred but not required.
• Suitable for someone seeking a broad, multi-disciplinary facilities engineering role.

• Contract & Vendor Management
  • Administer and manage facility service contracts, including review and approval of out-of-scope work, including but not limited to:
  • Landscaping and snow removal services
  • Janitorial services
  • Facility maintenance services
  • Material Handling Equipment (MHE) rentals
  • Scale calibrations
  • Uniform services
  • Solicit, evaluate, and recommend vendor proposals and competitive bids.
  • Review contractor pricing, estimates, and scopes of work for accuracy, completeness, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with established service level agreements.
  • Coordinate regional construction contractors and specialty service providers.
  • Support contract renewals, scope development, and vendor performance reviews.
• Procurement & Budget Management
  • Create and manage purchase requisitions and service requests utilizing PentaSAP.
  • Track operating expenses and capital expenditures against approved budgets.
  • Review contractor invoices and validate completed work prior to payment approval.
  • Support annual budget forecasting, accrual reporting, and expense planning.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality and operational effectiveness.
• Capital Project Management
  • Support the planning, development, and execution of facility capital improvement projects.
  • Coordinate facility renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and building improvements.
  • Support project budgeting, contractor coordination, scheduling, and project closeout activities.
  • Attend project meetings with stakeholders and contractors.
  • Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Facility Operations Support
  • Support…