Manager of Facilities

General information

Country

USA

State

Ohio

City

Cincinnati

Descriptions & requirements

About the Role:

As the Manager of Facilities, you will lead the management, operation and maintenance of TQL's owned and leased commercial office facilities in the Cincinnati area. You will oversee a team of Facilities Technicians and ensure TQL's workplaces are safe, reliable, efficient and well maintained for more than 2,500 employees.

This role is responsible for day-to-day facility operations, preventive maintenance, capital projects, vendor performance, budgeting and compliance. You will bring a hands-on leadership approach and strong technical knowledge of commercial building systems to identify issues, improve operational performance and support TQL's continued growth.

What's in it for you:

• Aggressive compensation package with base, bonus, and long-term incentives

• Paid relocation to any TQL office

• Hyper-growth company with upward and internal mobility

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Health, dental and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning and more

• Up to $5,000/year tuition reimbursement

• Employee referral bonuses

• Certified Great Place to Work with 900+ lifetime workplace award wins

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Facilities Technicians through coaching, training, performance management and development.
• Oversee the daily operation, maintenance and repair of commercial building systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, lighting, kitchen equipment and infrastructure, and critical power systems.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs, standard operating procedures and inspection schedules to improve reliability and minimize operational disruptions.
• Manage capital improvement, maintenance and facility projects from planning and budgeting through execution, final inspection and completion.
• Manage facility operating and capital budgets, evaluating expenditures, lifecycle costs and return on investment.
• Select, negotiate with and manage contractors, vendors and service providers to ensure quality work, competitive pricing and reliable service.
• Monitor and optimize building system performance, including HVAC, airflow, humidity, lighting and energy consumption.
• Ensure facilities comply with applicable federal, state and local regulations, building codes, safety requirements and risk management practices.
• Oversee maintenance and operations for mission-critical systems, including critical power and data center infrastructure.
• Proactively identify and resolve facility and building system issues while minimizing disruption to employees and business operations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand workplace needs and ensure facility services support employee experience and organizational growth.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects, maintenance needs and operational demands in a fast-paced environment.

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, building operations or commercial property operations.
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing facilities, maintenance or operations teams.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience managing mission-critical facilities or systems, including data center infrastructure, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing preventive maintenance programs and standard operating procedures.
• Strong experience managing capital projects and complex facility initiatives from planning through completion.
• Proven experience managing operating and capital budgets, vendor relationships, contract negotiations and facility-related expenditures.
• Strong knowledge of energy management, system optimization, regulatory compliance, safety and risk management practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex facility and building system issues and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively manage employees, contractors and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 10-15% as needed.

Where You'll Work: 4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd. Cincinnati, OH 45150

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

About Us

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it.

As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck.

What's your worth? Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.

Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at recruiting@tql.com