I. General Job Description

The position, which will reside within Dobbs Management Services, LLC, will oversee the monitoring and oversight of our facilities for two businesses within the Dobbs family portfolio of companies. The Director will have proven management and supervision experience in industrial facilities and capital projects including building operations, budgets, and maintenance of all real estate owned and leased by the family across 12 businesses. The position will also manage leases and negotiate leases with landlords.

Two of Dobbs Management’s businesses, Dobbs Peterbilt Truck Group (“DTG”), and Dobbs Equipment (“DE”), will receive the most activity and focus on the coming years. Dobbs Truck Group has 26 locations in Washington, Oregon, California, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana. Dobbs Equipment has 28 locations in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Alabama.

As a key member of an entrepreneurial team, the Real Estate & Facilities Director will report to principals at Dobbs Management Services (DMS) along with the senior executives of the two businesses.

The position would be based in Memphis and would have to travel frequently to visit potential new sites as well as review construction progress and perform facility evaluations for maintenance, environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance. For maintenance and project management, the Director will work through the local and regional operating teams.

Responsibilities

• Heavy focus on industrial construction; managing all capital projects and collaborating with DMS, family business leaders, consultants, contractors, and city officials during the planning and construction phases.
• Manage the real estate acquisition and disposition goals. Advises DMS and family businesses on all property acquisition, management, disposition, and related matters.
• Look forward to developing multi-year facility strategies and alternative sites, expansion plans, or other means to support growth.
• Negotiate the acquisition of real property, leases, permits, licenses, and occupancy agreements.
• Manage the high-level maintenance of industrial facilities and capital projects to ensure a high standard of service that meets the organization’s needs.
• Coordinate, oversee, and inspect work by contractors, to ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental, local, state, and federal regulations. Ensure contracted projects are completed within established timelines, budgets, and the organization’s quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressive experience in industrial construction (Dealership, Warehouse, and/or Manufacturing), real estate acquisition, management, disposition, project management, facilities planning, and maintenance.
• Five (5) years of management experience.
• Experience and success with interpreting and implementing rules, regulations, and codes related to facility development and operations.