Maintenance Manager

Job Summary

The Contract Maintenance Manager oversees all aspects of the project(s) to which he/she is assigned. The CMM will interact and provide detailed communication with all DAWSON staff, the client, sub‑contractors, and suppliers. The CMM will manage a team, multiple schedules, work/task orders, balance multiple administrative responsibilities, source parts/materials, ensure safe execution of field work, and deliver quality work product as defined by DAWSON, clients, and regulatory agencies.

• Adapt to changing situations and workloads daily to meet the requirement of the contract/PWS.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance schedules, ensuring timely completion of all urgent and emergency requests while maintaining response time requirements per contract.
• Ensure adherence to all safety and quality practices and procedures while performing or supervising the performance of tasks in all work areas.
• Balance a large amount of administrative tasks/office paperwork.
• Coordinate and supervise assigned project staff and subcontracted workers.
• Handle completion and close out of all preventive and corrective maintenance work orders and provide all required deliverables.
• Prepare written reports and other documents necessary monthly.
• Track all expenses and parts/materials required to successfully complete all work required.
• Source parts/material required to successfully complete all required work.
• Cultivate and maintain necessary contacts with sub‑contractors, vendors, and other contractors to keep good working relationships.
• Guide, coach, develop, and provide feedback to technicians to ensure clear understanding of the project, required certifications, safety needs, and quality control.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in facilities management and preventative maintenance.
• A minimum of 5 years of supervision of a workforce responsible for operations, maintenance, and repair of commercial building infrastructure.
• Experience managing operations and maintenance projects $1–5 million in annual value.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to review and edit reports and documents as required.
• Ability to delegate work and handle multiple maintenance projects simultaneously.
• Ability to control and manage budgets and schedules, and make modifications with field inputs on short notice.
• Ability to sit for long periods completing administrative work.
• Ability to drive to work sites using work vehicles (Sites in Colorado and Utah).
• Construction Management Certificate or Professional Project Management Registration preferred.
• Ability to obtain a CAC Card.
• OSHA‑30 or EM385‑1‑1 certification preferred.

• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment‑free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost‑saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People – Includes staff in planning, decision‑making, facilitation and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback; fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and…