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Sodexo Group

Director 3 - Facilities Operations

Sodexo Group, West Hartford, Connecticut, United States,


Unit DescriptionMentoring a team, running a business and partnering with clients all come together in this role.

Sodexo

is seeking an experienced Facilities Director for our client partners at

Saint Joseph College in West Hartford, CT.

5+ years of previous director experience in Fully Integrated Facilities Management in a large, complex university environment is required. Excellent time management and relationship management skills are critical to success in the role. Our successful candidate will have strong financial acumen, develop excellent client relationships with strong customer service skills to keep our clients informed of progress consistently and keep our student, faculty and staff comfortable in their learning environment. Hands-on mechanical expertise and commercial snow management and snow plow experience are required.

Our leader will be well organized with a strategic mindset and excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining budgets and related financials, benchmark development and hiring and training of all team members. The Director acts as the key driver for work redesign, process improvement, and re-engineering initiatives, including interdepartmental improvements. In addition, the Director will oversee skilled operations managers to ensure that the daily and long-term operations meet the expectations of the client. The right candidate must have a working knowledge of all aspects of Building Services including Maintenance, Grounds, and Custodial.

Reporting directly to the District Manager, our Facilities Director will provide strong strategic senior-level Facilities Operations leadership while influencing C-Suite level clients on all matters relating to contract and account operations. Our leader will maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship with our client partners. Day-to-day Facilities account responsibilities will include providing overall planning, strategic innovation and implementation of the campus plan, achieving operations and financial goals and providing direction and guidance to the Facilities team of managers and employees.

IFM operations include: Maintenance, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, repair, Project Management, Environmental Services, Grounds and Landscaping.

As Director of Facilities Operations, you will:

Manage the hiring process to Sodexo's Standards

Manage implementation of the Campus Master Plan

Provide senior level direction for all major Facilities projects

Interview, train and develop staff to assure succession planning

Lead initiatives to standardize operations, maintenance, renovation and construction

Manage interviewing, notes, offers, hiring, and professional development for succession planning

Direct daily operations of Facilities Department, ensure all work is consistent with Sodexo standards

Lead renovation and construction projects and coordinate and engage architects and structural engineers

Manage operating expenses, construction, major renewal and replacement projects securing funding as appropriate

Establish and enhance Facilities goals and objectives, allocate resources, control operating expenses, and ensure efficient operation of all departmental functions with sound maintenance practices

Manage bids for projects and evaluate vendor pricing and services to ensure quality of work and savings for the college

Provide strategic leadership by aligning Facilities Management’s performance and its mission statement with the College’s culture, expectations, and long-range plans

Develop and maintain an integrated, strategically aligned facilities organization demonstrating and supporting a commitment to client services

We are Looking for candidates who have:

BS in Engineering or other related field preferred

Excellent leadership skills, and ability to train and mentor staff

Knowledge of Hard FM, trades and disciplines, including Energy management

Proven success providing innovative, out of the box strategies to complex issues

5+ years previous director experience in Fully Integrated Facilities Management in a large, complex university environment

What We Offer:

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Qualifications & RequirementsBasic Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience: 5 years

Basic Functional Experience: 5 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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