Facilities / Engineering Operations Manager 2 - Sodexo

Unit Description

Are you a Polished TRAVELLING Facilities Engineer?  Sodexo is #NowHiring our self-starter, able to manage travel and be a Facilities-Fixer for top-rated campus accounts, primarily across the Southeast. Our successful candidate will reside near a major airport in one of these states: MS, MO, LA, TX, Arkansas, with the potential to travel ANYWHERE in the US, at 90% travel.

This leader will manage work orders in our CMMS Maximo, conduct facility condition assessments, TRAIN our teams on preventative maintenance plans, and allocate resources to oversee the day to day operations on campuses. Project Management experience, including managing external vendors required and demonstrated history of managing FM Fixes and successful TRAVEL are mission critical to success in the role.

Are you ready to see the nation with 90% travel  If so, we hope you will apply! Does your resume reflect your ability to increase morale, identify and develop front line talent?  Do you have experience with technical operations and all skilled trades including boilers and chillers? If yes, we hope you will apply! Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) is a plus. Demonstrated history of strong financial acumen is required for budgeting on projects and labor totaling several million dollars per year.   

Our clients depend on your expertise to help them to optimize our campus building assets. If you are a Strategic Facilities Engineering Manager with the ability to develop innovative technical solutions while successfully managing key performance indicators to drive strong business results, with the ability to manage 90% travel, this may be the opportunity for you!

Reporting to the Facility Director, our successful candidate will provide strong strategic level Facilities Operations leadership.  Day to day responsibilities will include interviewing, hiring and developing the team, providing overall planning, establishing and maintaining effective customer and client rapport, and providing direction and guidance to the facilities team. IFM operations include:  90% travel  managing Maintenance, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Repair, Carpentry, Mechanical and Environmental Services.

We are looking for candidates who have

• 90% travel, 10% Home Office Remote
• Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) is a plus
• Experience with CNMS or work order systems
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields is preferred
• Experience in a IFM role on a college campus or university setting
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building
• Can develop strong professional relationships with our frontline hourly and skilled trades teams
• A proven track record of successful Integrated Facilities Management leadership with technical expertise to enhance client programs including planning construction and renovation projects, preventative and corrective maintenance, custodial, energy management, grounds and landscaping
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, safety systems, architectural, landscape and energy management
• Strong people skills and professional communication skills, with the ability to motivate and influence employee engagement and training, demonstrate excellent customer service skills  
• Reside near a major airport in one of these states: MS, MO, LA, AL, TX, AR and FL with the potential to travel ANYWHERE in the US, at 90% 

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.  At Sodexo, we offer Facilities Management positions in Corporate, Schools, Campus, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Healthcare and Senior Living locations across the United States.

Working for Sodexo:How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.Make an Immediate Impact.Sodexo is the North American leader for Quality of Life Services. More than 150,000 Sodexo employees work to improve the quality of daily life for our 13,000 client sites in North America. Sodexo partners with clients to help them attain their strategic vision by developing Facility Management service solutions that increase the effectiveness of their people, enhance their business processes and optimize their infrastructure, which deliver tangible outcomes. 

What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 5 years   

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services

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