Facilities Manager III at Asbury Automotive Group – Denver, Colorado

Facilities Manager III
Denver, CO, USA• Phoenix, AZ, USA• Dallas, TX, USA• Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Requisition ID Req #9134

We are seeking a strategic and operationally driven Facilities Manager III to oversee facility maintenance and asset management strategy across national portfolio of automotive dealerships. This role is responsible for optimizing building systems, driving vendor performance, and implementing preventive maintenance programs that ensure operational uptime, regulatory compliance, and long-term cost efficiency.
This individual brings deep facilities expertise, a process-driven mindset, and the ability to scale best practices across diverse geographies. This position plays a critical role in the strategic planning, budgeting, and execution of national maintenance programs and partners closely with corporate stakeholders and field teams to elevate facilities performance enterprise wide.
Partner with the Senior Director of Construction & Facilities to support long-term capital planning and lifecycle management of facility systems, including the development of a 3–5 year rolling CapEx plan for system replacements and upgrades.
The Facilities Manager III serves as the team leader for the Facilities Department, providing strategic and operational direction while guiding team members in the execution of departmental initiatives and ensuring all facilities are maintained to Asbury standards.
Duties/Responsibilities
Strategic Maintenance & Asset Management

Lead the development and execution of a national preventive maintenance (PM) program covering all dealership facilities

Ensure proactive upkeep of critical systems including HVAC, vehicle lifts, car wash systems, compressors, lighting, and energy infrastructure

Oversee building and site maintenance, including, roofing systems, exterior faades and structural elements, paving and parking lot conditions, signage, canopies, and drainage

Implement strategies to reduce emergency repairs through lifecycle planning, early detection, and vendor accountability

Optimize use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, asset tracking, and facility condition data

Develop and maintain reporting dashboards to monitor PM compliance, vendor performance, and CapEx forecasting

Vendor & Contract Management

Build and oversee a preferred vendor network by asset class (e.g., paving, roofing, landscaping, HVAC)

Negotiate and enforce regional and national service contracts to ensure cost efficiency, safety compliance, and consistent service delivery

Manage vendor KPIs and drive consolidation of fragmented contracts into scalable service models

Facilities Governance & Store Support

Establish a standardized Facilities Handbook and SOP library to guide dealership teams on reporting protocols, repair thresholds, and escalation procedures

Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day support, balancing local autonomy with enterprise-level consistency

Ensure all facilities comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including building codes, ADA, and environmental standards

Data, Reporting & Compliance

Track and analyze facility performance metrics (e.g., cost per rooftop, maintenance backlog, repair turnaround)

Provide strategic reporting to senior leadership on asset risk, capital needs, and regional performance

Conduct routine site audits and condition assessments, using findings to inform CapEx prioritization and budget planning

Other Responsibilities

Support cross-functional initiatives aligned with company goals and organizational mission

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Industry certifications: FMP, CFM, or PMP

Minimum 5-7+ years of managing senior-level or multi-site oversight, experience managing large teams and vendors, ideally in automotive, retail, or logistics environments - Familiarity with OEM facility requirements a plus

Demonstrated experience leading nationwide preventive maintenance programs and vendor management

Strong understanding of building systems (HVAC, roofing, lifts, fire suppression, electrical, etc.)

Experience implementing or managing a CMMS platform across multiple locations

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

Ability to travel nationally (25–40%) as needed

Pay and Recognition:

Weekly pay

Paid holidays & paid time off

Deferred Holiday Pay Match

Paid training

Stock Awards (select management and front-line team member’s eligible)

Insurance / Retirement:

Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans

Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)

Paid Parental Leave

Health savings

Flex spending accounts (tax free)

Short-term and Long-term disability plans

Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)

401k with company match

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:

Digital career path tool to assist with career development

Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System

Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages:

Student loan relief resources

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts on parts and service repairs

Scholarship awards

Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours

Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

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