Facilities / Engineering Operations Manager 2 - Sodexo

You want high visibility, challenging opportunities and a rewarding environment. Sodexo Is #Hiring our Facilities Engineering Operations Manager for Keiser University in West Palm Beach, FL. Our successful candidate will be experienced in Project Management, writing the scope of work, delegating to staff, and managing multiple priorities. Pristine Grounds are the hallmark of our campus, our leader will have experience managing sports turf fields successfully. Bilingual Spanish is a plus! This role will report directly to our client in the Director's Absence. 

Our 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 IFM are critical to success in the role. Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) is a plus. Demonstrated history of strong financial acumen is required for budgeting on projects and labor. 

Our clients depend on your expertise to help them to optimize our campus building assets. If you are a Strategic Facilities Engineering Operations Manager with the ability to develop innovative technical solutions while successfully managing key performance indicators to drive strong business results. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

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: managing Maintenance, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Repair, Carpentry, Mechanical and Environmental Services.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Bilingual Spanish is a plus
• Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) is a plus
• Experience with CMMS 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  

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. 

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.

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.