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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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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