Vice President of Facilities Job at Family Dollar, Chesapeake, VA

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  • Family Dollar
  • Chesapeake, VA

Job Description

Family Dollar is seeking a hands-on, operationally focused Vice President of Facilities to oversee all aspects of store and distribution center facilities management. This includes HVAC, refrigeration, lighting, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance across our 7,000+ store footprint and 9 regional DCs.

As a key member of the operations leadership team, this individual will be responsible for developing and executing a scalable, cost-effective facilities strategy that enhances the customer and associate experience, ensures asset uptime, and supports store productivity. This leader will oversee preventative maintenance programs, vendor management, emergency repairs, energy usage, and capital planning, while partnering closely with Store Operations, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Construction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all facilities management activities across stores and distribution centers, ensuring safe, functional, and well-maintained environments
  • Oversee HVAC, refrigeration, lighting, electrical, plumbing, and general repair programs
  • Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules, emergency response protocols, and seasonal maintenance strategies
  • Own vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, and performance management for all third-party maintenance providers
  • Manage the annual facilities operating and capital budgets; ensure cost-effective solutions and spend discipline
  • Partner with Store Operations and DC leadership to address real-time facility needs and long-term planning
  • Optimize facilities response systems, service levels, and reporting tools to drive efficiency and performance
  • Establish and track key metrics and KPIs tied to service levels, resolution times, cost, and asset uptime
  • Lead and develop a high-performing internal team responsible for facilities execution, compliance, and vendor oversight
  • Collaborate on energy management strategies and sustainability initiatives
  • Support new store openings, remodels, and closings with facilities planning and execution

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in facilities operations, ideally in a large-scale, multi-unit retail environment
  • Deep knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, lighting, and maintenance operations
  • Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
  • Proven success managing large operating budgets and driving cost control initiatives
  • Experience supporting a distributed field-based workforce, including DCs and high-volume stores
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative, service-oriented mindset
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment

Job Tags

Contract work, Seasonal work,

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