Facilities / Engineering Operations Manager 2 - Sodexo

Build a Better Future through Facilities Engineering innovation!  Sodexo is seeking our experienced Facilities Engineering Operations Manager for our client partners at Saint Joseph College in West Hartford, CT.    Our successful candidate will have experience leading skilled trades maintenance teams, managing remodeling project work, experience with work order CMMS like Maximo and hands on Snow Plow and Snow Management experience.

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.  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.   

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)  and Environmental Services experience 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 this will be a perfect career. 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:

• 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 people skills and professional communication skills, with the ability to motivate and influence employee engagement and training, demonstrate excellent customer service skills  
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, safety systems, architectural, landscape and energy management

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.

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.