Director 3 - Facilities Operations - Sodexo

Unit Description

Mentoring 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.

Saint Joseph College has a it all: a pristine 84-acre campus, one mile from West Hartford center, three miles from downtown Hartford, mid-way between New York City and Boston; and only a train ride from Washington DC. 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. 

Our leader will be well organized with a strategic mind set, 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 and leads to ensure that the daily and long term operations to 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.

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.   

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

We offer Facilities Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Campus, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Working for Sodexo:At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

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 & Requirements

Basic 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.