Fleet & Facilities Maintenance

About Us

Company Overview

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) is a premier provider of commercial door, frame, and architectural hardware solutions serving customers across North America.  UDHG supports a wide range of construction and architectural projects, delivering specialized expertise, professional installation, and reliable service to commercial, institutional, and multi-family markets.

 

As part of Foundation Building Materials (FBM), a leading construction materials distribution company, UDHG operates within a broader organization that combines scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset.  Together, FBM and UDHG’s 8,000+ team members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development.  Following the recent acquisition of FBM by Lowe’s, the organization continues to invest in strong, forward-thinking talent to support national growth, enhance customer experience, and drive long-term success across both businesses.

Overview

Position Overview

At Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), the Fleet & Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing fleet operations, facilities management, and related vendor programs to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations across all locations.

 

This role leads the management of fleet assets, facilities infrastructure, and material handling equipment (MHE), while driving vendor consolidation, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset planning. The Fleet & Facilities Manager plays a critical role in improving operational efficiency, maintaining safety standards, and optimizing total cost of ownership across the organization. This leader exercises independent judgment regarding vendor selection, asset utilization, and operational priorities.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Key Responsibilities Fleet Management, Compliance & Safety

• Direct and supervise the work of assigned employees while exercising meaningful authority over personnel decisions, including hiring, compensation, performance management, promotions, disciplinary action, and termination recommendations
• Own overall fleet safety performance, compliance, and operational strategy while ensuring employees operate within those standards
• Monitor and improve fleet safety scores in alignment with DOT and FMCSA regulations
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements, including IFTA and other reporting obligations through Samsara
  • Manage driver behavior and safety trends
  • Establish vehicle utilization and performance
  • Monitor driver safety scores
• Partner with branch leadership to ensure consistent execution of fleet policies and compliance standards across all locations

  Vendor & Contract Management

• Consolidate and manage all fleet, facilities, and equipment-related vendor agreements into a centralized structure
• Establish standardized contract lifecycles, renewal schedules, and governance processes
• Lead vendor consolidation initiatives to reduce cost, improve service levels, and streamline operations
• Support development and execution of RFPs based on vendor footprint and spend analysis
• Oversee lease programs and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved terms
• Maintain strong vendor relationships while holding partners accountable for performance and service delivery

  MHE (Material Handling Equipment) Management

• Oversee the lifecycle management of MHE assets across all facilities
• Ensure all equipment is properly inventoried and tracked in systems (e.g., Holman)
• Monitor utilization, maintenance schedules, and repair costs to optimize asset performance
• Drive standardization of equipment and maintenance programs across locations
• Analyze operational data and develop recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and improve equipment reliability

  Facilities Management & Asset Planning

• Make recommendations regarding capital expenditures and vendor performance
• Responsible for interpreting and implementing operational compliance standards; promoting standardization and best practices across fleet, facilities, and equipment management
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs across all locations
• Provide strategic recommendations for long-term asset replacement and capital planning
• Ensure facilities are maintained in safe, compliant, and operationally efficient condition
• Support site-level leadership in addressing facilities-related issues and improvement initiatives
• Track and manage