Job Details

Executive Search Placement is partnering with a well-established (60+ years) and rapidly expanding Las Vegas NV company who is in search of a highly experienced - well versed (in multiple industries and verticals) Vice President of Maintenance.

Compensation: $200 - 225K/Bonus & Comprehensive Benefits Package

In this highly visible and critical role, the Vice President of Maintenance provides executive-level leadership and strategic direction for all maintenance operations across a diverse real estate, retail, hospitality, and fleet portfolio. This role oversees construction and new-build initiatives (including c-store and fuel), casino and restaurant maintenance operations, building systems, fleet management, and all facilities-related programs. The VP develops organizational maintenance standards, optimizes operational performance, manages vendor partnerships, and ensures full alignment with company financial, safety, and operational goals. This position reports directly to the President and works in close collaboration with Finance, Operations, and cross-functional leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Facilities Leadership

• Provide overall leadership for maintenance operations across construction, c-store/fuel, casino, restaurant, building maintenance, and fleet environments.
• Establish and enforce maintenance standards, quality benchmarks, and operational performance metrics across all sites.
• Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize asset uptime, reliability, and lifecycle value.
• Ensure all facilities systems—including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fuel systems, refrigeration, and life-safety—operate at optimal performance and meet regulatory requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve operational safety.

Construction & New Build Oversight

• Oversee maintenance-related planning and execution for construction, remodels, new builds, and c-store developments.
• Partner with development, engineering, and operations teams to ensure proper design, equipment selection, and long-term maintainability of new facilities.
• Support construction commissioning processes to ensure facilities and equipment are delivered to operational readiness standards.

Fleet Maintenance

• Manage the maintenance strategy for company vehicles and equipment to ensure compliance, safety, uptime, and cost efficiency.
• Develop fleet renewal strategies, maintenance schedules, and operational controls aligned with organizational goals.

P&L Ownership & Financial Leadership

• Own and manage departmental P&L, ensuring financial performance aligns with annual budgetary goals.
• Prepare and present financial reporting, capital planning, forecasting, and long-term maintenance investment strategies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve ROI, and streamline maintenance spend across facilities, equipment, and fleet.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Lead vendor selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance management for maintenance, construction, and service partners.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities, pricing, service quality, SLAs, compliance, and long-term value.
• Maintain strong relationships with utility providers, equipment suppliers, engineering partners, and regulatory agencies.

Utilities & Facilities Equipment Oversight

• Oversee strategy and usage optimization for all utilities (electric, gas, water, fuel, HVAC systems, etc.).
• Ensure critical equipment—generators, refrigeration, fuel systems, commercial kitchen equipment, building automation systems—is properly maintained, cost-effective, and fully compliant.

Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership

• Develop and execute both short- and long-term maintenance strategies aligned with company growth, new store development, and operational priorities.
• Drive operational readiness for expansions, acquisitions, and remodels.
• Lead risk mitigation efforts tied to asset failures, regulatory compliance, and operational disruptions.
• Serve as strategic advisor to the President, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.

Team Leadership & Staff Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically dispersed maintenance team, including managers, supervisors, technicians, and administrative staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Implement workforce planning, training programs, and career development paths to strengthen organizational capability.
• Ensure teams are aligned to performance goals, operational standards, and company values.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Advanced degree strongly preferred (MBA, MS Engineering, or similar).
• 10–15+ years progressive leadership experience in maintenance or facilities management with multi-site exposure.
• Proven experience in construction, new build oversight, c-store/fuel operations, casinos, restaurants, and/or complex hospitality environments.
• Strong background in P&L ownership, budgeting, financial reporting, and capital planning.
• Demonstrated success in vendor/contract negotiation, utilities management, and large-scale facilities equipment oversight.
• Experience partnering with Operations and Finance leadership in high-growth or multi-unit environments.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel to multiple sites and project locations as needed.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ADA, building codes, fuel system regulations, and other compliance frameworks.

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