Vice President of Facilities Management

DAVACO is a leading turn-key solution provider with more than 30 years of experience supporting the world's leading brands with the development, transformation, and maintenance of their physical sites throughout North America. In collaboration with a diversified base of clients, DAVACO delivers scale, speed, and high-quality solutions that solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Position Summary Vice President of Facilities Management Location: Irving, Texas Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Department: Facilities Management FLSA: Exempt Type: Full-Time Position Overview The Vice President of Facilities Management is a strategic and operational leader responsible for directing all aspects of national facilities services, including preventive and reactive maintenance, vendor management, capital projects, rollouts, and client relationship management. This role ensures operational excellence, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and continuous improvement across a large portfolio of multi-site retail, restaurant, commercial, or industrial clients. The VP oversees cross-functional FM teams, field technicians, subcontractors, and program managers while developing scalable processes that support growth, efficiency, and service quality. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Planning • Develop and execute the company’s facilities management strategy aligned with organizational goals. • Build scalable FM processes, KPI frameworks, and operational playbooks for multi-site clients. • Drive innovation through technology, automation, and data-driven decision-making. • Identify new service offerings, revenue opportunities, and operational improvements. Operational Excellence • Oversee day-to-day national FM operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery across all trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, handyman, etc.). • Ensure compliance with SLA/ KPI performance targets, safety programs, and regulatory requirements. • Lead the development of preventive maintenance programs, emergency response protocols, and work order lifecycle management. • Implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost savings, efficiency, and service consistency. Client Relationship & Business Development • Act as executive sponsor for major clients, ensuring satisfaction, retention, and growth. • Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), program health assessments, and improvement plans. • Support sales teams with solution design, scoping, pricing, and operational planning for new business. Financial Management • Own P&L responsibility for FM operations, ensuring revenue, margin, and cost targets are met. • Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial performance reporting. • Manage vendor contracts, national pricing models, and subcontractor networks. Team Leadership • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of directors, managers, coordinators, and field personnel. • Build a strong leadership bench through coaching, hiring, and succession planning. • Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, safety, and operational excellence. Vendor & Partner Management • Oversee the national network of contractors and service partners. • Evaluate performance, negotiate pricing, and ensure compliance with company standards. • Implement vendor scorecards and quality controls. QualificationsRequired • Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management, multi-site operations, or a related industry. • Strong understanding of FM operations across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general maintenance, and capital improvement projects. • Proven experience leading large teams and managing P&L responsibilities. • Expertise with FM technology platforms (CMMS, work order systems, analytics tools). • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive-level presentation skills. Preferred • Experience with national retail, restaurant, banking, hospitality, or commercial portfolios. • Certifications such as CFM, FMP, PMP, or LEED. • Experience with large-scale rollouts or construction project management. Key Competencies • Strategic thinking & operational leadership • Financial acumen • Customer-centric mindset • Problem-solving & decision-making • Negotiation & vendor management • Team building & talent development • Data-driven management • Adaptability & resilience Apply tot his job