Regional Maintenance Director (Multifamily Portfolio)

Regional Maintenance Director (Multifamily Portfolio) Company: Granite Towers Equity Group Location: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX (hybrid/on‑site) — local or within commuting distance strongly preferred Travel: 25% to TN & MN Employment Type: Full‑time Compensation: $90,000 to $130,000 (DOE) Reports To: Asset Management (no direct reports initially) Who We Are Granite Towers Equity Group (GTEG) is a founder-led real estate investment firm focused on value‑add multifamily assets. We acquire, reposition, and operate communities across multiple states in partnership with third‑party property managers. We prize clear communication, disciplined execution, and long‑term relationships—with residents, vendors, and investors. Our culture reflects what we expect from our leaders and teams every day: a Positive Mindset, Relentless Execution, CANI (Constant and Never‑Ending Improvement), and Doing the Right Thing. About the Role Granite Towers Equity Group is adding a Regional Maintenance Director to lead portfolio-wide maintenance and construction operations. You will standardize preventive programs, elevate safety and quality, and mentor site teams—partnering closely with Asset Management to protect assets and deliver an excellent resident experience. This role starts as an individual contributor and is expected to build out leadership over time (target ~12 months for direct reports). What You’ll Do Preventive Maintenance & SOPs — Design and implement portfolio-wide PM schedules, checklists, and playbooks; drive adherence. Capital Planning & Projects — Collaborate on annual CapEx plans; scope, bid, schedule, and QA project execution with clear acceptance criteria. Technical Oversight — Ensure high standards across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and life‑safety systems. Budgeting & Vendor Management — Build scopes/RFPs, select/coach vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage spend vs. plan. Safety & Compliance — Champion OSHA/EPA/local code compliance; conduct audits and training; correct issues quickly. Team Development — Mentor on‑site supervisors/techs; set expectations and coach for throughput, quality, and resident care. Set a Standard of Excellence- Trust but verify the work is completed to an excellent standard. Quality verification, accuracy of scope of work, and integral Capex inspections before final payments are released. Train up vendor to Granite Towers standard if needed. KPI Discipline — Track and publish maintenance KPIs (work‑order aging, completion time, make‑ready days, PM completion %, CapEx on‑time/on‑budget). Cross‑Functional Partnering — Work directly with Asset Management on priorities, reporting, and portfolio rhythms. Requirements What You’ll Bring (Required) 10+ years of multi‑site maintenance leadership (multifamily/property management or closely related environment). Bilingual (English/Spanish) — able to communicate effectively with field teams and vendors. HVAC trained and certified (e.g., EPA 608 Type II/Universal or equivalent). Broad, hands‑on knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems. Proven budgeting and vendor management experience across multiple properties. Demonstrated safety & compliance expertise. Proficiency in Excel and Word; capable with digital checklists and reporting. Familiarity with property management/maintenance software (CMMS/PM platforms). Travel up to 25% to TN & MN (vehicle allowance provided) Nice to Have Capital project planning and multi‑phase renovation experience. Sustainability practices for energy/water/maintenance efficiency. Experience rolling out maintenance SOPs across distributed teams. Experience sourcing materials directly or in bulk. Culture at Granite Towers Equity Group We hire for capability and culture: Positive Mindset — You see constraints as creative challenges. Relentless Execution — You sweat details and finish strong. CANI (Constant and Never‑Ending Improvement) — You document, iterate, and raise the bar. Doing the Right Thing — Integrity guides decisions, especially under pressure. Day in the Life Morning — Review portfolio priorities; finalize route; sync with Asset Management. Mid‑day — Property/site visits, coach techs/supers, inspect vendor work, unblock issues. Afternoon — Collaborate on CapEx scopes and PM programs; update KPI trackers. End of day — Review vendor contracts and compliance schedules; log risks/next actions. Note: Works directly with the Asset Management team. No direct reports initially; leadership build‑out expected around year 1. What Success Looks Like Work‑order aging and make-ready days trend down month‑over‑month. PM completion ≥ 95% on schedule; clear audit trail. CapEx projects delivered on time/on budget with documented punch and acceptance. Safety training completed; incident rates decrease across the portfolio. Vendors meet SLA and quality standards; bench strength improves. How to Apply Please submit your resume. A brief cover letter is welcome. All qualified candidates will be sent a job fit assessment link. The job fit assessment is required to move forward in the hiring process. Job fit assessment will take 45 minutes to complete. Should be completed in one sitting on a tablet or computer.