The Traveling Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the physical condition, preventative maintenance programs, and repair and improvement needs across a portfolio of properties. This role ensures each property operates at a high standard of safety, appearance, and functionality, and provides on-site support for new property openings, turnover periods, and capital improvement projects. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, and able to develop scalable processes that improve property performance and extend asset life.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular site visits to evaluate building conditions, maintenance performance, vendor quality, and compliance with operational standards.
- Serve as an on-the-ground resource during high-impact periods (turn, move-in, major repairs, incident response, etc.).
- Implement and monitor preventative maintenance schedules and ensure work is completed timely and accurately.
- Identify recurring issues, root causes, and opportunities for long-term solutions rather than reactive fixes.
- Support capital projects and make recommendations for scope, vendor selection, and budget planning.
- Oversee minor renovations, repair initiatives, and equipment replacement projects to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
- Oversee warranty process for first year after building delivery.
- Source, evaluate, and manage third-party service providers.
- Negotiate and monitor service contracts and ensure work meets defined standards.
- Train on-site property teams on building systems, maintenance workflows, safety protocols, and facility standards.
- Develop tools, checklists, SOPs, and documentation to ensure consistency across the portfolio.
- Provide clear post-visit reports, action plans, timelines, and follow-up expectations.
- Partner closely with Operations, Property Management, and Development teams to escalate issues requiring strategic or capital planning.
Requirements
5+ years in student housing maintenance and turn experience required.Experience overseeing building handover, punch / warranty processes, and coordination with GC.Deep understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life-safety systems, and general building maintenance.Ability to read and interpret building plans, technical manuals, and vendor proposals.Strong project management and communication skills.Willingness and ability to travel 60%-80% of the time.