Cushman & Wakefield

Senior Maintenance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield$134K — $158K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, Management, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 7+ years of maintenance management experience, including leadership over MMs and multi-site operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  • Availability for 24/7 support and flexibility to travel as needed.
  • Certification in maintenance management or reliability (preferred).
  • Experience leading high-complexity operations such as robotics-based fulfillment centers (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and strategic direction to MMs and site teams.
  • Communicate the company’s vision and objectives to inspire teams.
  • Collaborate with RMMs to meet regional goals and support client initiatives.
  • Mentor MMs and site leaders to develop future leaders.
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and oversee safety metrics.
  • Drive performance in preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Manage regional budgets and oversee site-level financials.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave and emergency backup care benefits.
  • Paid time off, sick time, and holidays for work-life balance.
  • 401(k)-match program with immediate vesting.
  • Optional supplemental medical benefits for enhanced protection.
  • Commuter benefits, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Access to auto & home insurance, legal benefits, and identity theft protection.
Full Job Description
Job Title
Senior Maintenance Manager

Job Description Summary
Job Description

Role Overview:

As a Senior Maintenance Manager (SMM), you will lead maintenance and facility support activities for high-complexity sites, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with strategic goals. Reporting to the Regional Maintenance Manager (RMM), the SMM is responsible for leading Maintenance Managers (MMs) and site teams, driving safety-first practices, fostering a culture of development, and maintaining strong client relationships.

SMMs are expected to serve as strategic leaders who mentor other leaders, optimize performance, and deliver results aligned with C&W Services' and our client’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Strategy

  • Provide leadership and strategic direction to MMs and site teams, ensuring alignment with company and client goals.
  • Communicate the company’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives to inspire and engage teams.
  • Collaborate with RMMs to ensure regional goals are met and support client-specific initiatives.

2. Employee Development

  • Mentor and coach MMs and site leaders to build leadership pipelines and succession plans.
  • Foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation by empowering leaders to drive team performance.
  • Ensure career development plans are implemented, reviewed quarterly, and aligned with team and company goals.

3. Safety Leadership

  • Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with safety protocols, training, and corrective actions.
  • Oversee safety metrics such as the Safety Leadership Index, and Good Catch/Near Miss reporting.
  • Partner with Regional Safety Specialists to address site-specific challenges and lead initiatives to enhance safety performance.

4. Operational Excellence

  • Drive performance in preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and reliability.
  • Monitor and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), including uptime, PM/PdM completion rates, and Permanent Corrective Actions (PCAs).
  • Oversee the resolution of Site Issue Management (SIM) tickets to ensure operational continuity.

5. Client Collaboration

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with site leadership, participating in Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
  • Act as a liaison to ensure seamless communication and alignment between C&W Services and the client.
  • Collaborate with site leaders to identify and implement process improvements and enhance client satisfaction.

6. Financial and Administrative Management

  • Manage regional budgets and oversee site-level financials, including travel, expenses, and inventory management.
  • Ensure team compliance with administrative tasks, such as timesheet approvals and training completion within established timeframes.
  • Monitor and report site performance metrics to align with client and organizational objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 7+ years of maintenance management experience, including leadership over MMs and multi-site operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  • Availability to provide 24/7 support and flexibility to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Certification in maintenance management or reliability (e.g., CMRP, CRL, PMP).
  • Experience leading high-complexity operations such as robotics-based fulfillment centers.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., crouch, kneel, bend, and reach as needed to install, move, or maintain equipment, including the use of aerial lifts or ladders.
  • Ability to perform tasks wearing appropriate or required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite toe shoes.
  • Ability to walk 6-12 miles daily, including climbing stairs or navigating multiple floors, to facilitate work across multiple sites.
  • Ability to perform duties in fluctuating temperatures and varying warehouse environments and type on a computer for 1-2 hours per day.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Core Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and access to virtual healthcare for you and your family.
  • Support for Growing Family Benefits: Enjoy paid parental leave and access to emergency backup care to support your family when it matters most.
  • Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid time off, sick time, and holidays to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Retirement Savings: Build your future with our 401(k)-match program, featuring immediate vesting to help you save with confidence.
  • Supplemental Medical Benefits: Enhance your protection with optional critical illness insurance, accidental insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
  • Pre-Tax Benefits: Save on everyday expenses with commuter benefits, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Home & Family Protection: Access auto & home insurance, legal benefits, identity theft protection, pet insurance to safeguard what matters most.

What’s Next?

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today and join a team dedicated to safety, excellence, and making a difference!


About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield plc is a global commercial real estate services firm. The company's corporate headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois. Cushman & Wakefield is among the world's largest commercial real estate services firms, with revenues of US$9.4 billion in 2021. The company operates from approximately 400 offices in 60 countries, has around 50,000 employees and manages about 4,100 million sq ft of commercial space. It is one of the "Big Three" commercial real estate services companies, alongside CBRE and JLL.
Learn more about Cushman & Wakefield
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$220.5 million
Founded
1917
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$7.8 billion
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