Director 1 - Facilities Operations

Role Overview: As the Director of Facilities at Sodexo, you’ll lead the management of integrated services for a Leading Manufacturing Client, including maintenance, landscaping, and infrastructure, ensuring a seamless and well-maintained environment. Your expertise in overseeing hard and soft services, along with a strong focus on staff development and financial management, will drive success for the client and your team. Join Sodexo and bring your leadership skills to a role that values purpose and growth. Be part of something greater and thrive in your own way. Corporate Services Sodexo provides our corporate service partners with a diverse range of food services and integrated facilities management possibilities. From restaurants to delivery options, to streamlined operations and cutting-edge technology, Sodexo creates a safe, vibrant, and eco-friendly workplace. What You'll Do: Direct and participate in preventative, proactive, and reactive maintenance using skilled trades to ensure building systems are fully functional. Oversees grounds, landscaping, and property infrastructure, ensuring a safe, attractive environment and managing maintenance operations. Manages renovations, construction projects, and equipment/system upgrades, including evaluating building utilities, determining needs for capital funding, and ensuring compliance with codes and installation practices. Acts as liaison between the client, regulatory agencies, and authorities, ensuring building code compliance and safety standards. Leads and develops Facilities Department staff, including tradespersons, managers, and supervisors, while monitoring work quality and performance to meet facility standards. Prepares and manages departmental budgets, including energy-saving initiatives, and ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. 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. What You Bring: Proven leadership experience in Facilities Management, with demonstrated results and accomplishments. Bachelor's degree or 5 years of management experience in a facilities role. Proficient in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), with Maximo experience preferred. In-depth knowledge and experience in industrial safety systems and programs. Track record of successfully managing maintenance operations, ensuring compliance, and improving efficiency. Who We Are: At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form . Qualifications & Requirements: Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience - 5 years Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years