Director of Facilities Operations

Job Summary
The Director of Facilities is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, operation, and management of all facility-related functions within the organization. This role requires a strategic leader who can ensure that all facilities are maintained to the highest standards, promoting a safe and efficient working environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical knowledge, experience with HVAC systems, and proficiency in maintenance management practices, including the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

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. Our successful candidate will have strong financial acumen, develop excellent client relationships with strong customer service skills. Hands on mechanical expertise and commercial snow management and snowplow experience are required.

Sodexo provides college campuses with facilities, environmental, and food and nutrition management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

What You'll Do:

Report accurate budgets

Lead and provide professional development for all skilled trades and managers

Demonstrate strategic knowledge Integrated Facilities Maintenance, Grounds and Custodial

Be well organized with a strategic mind set, and demonstrate client relationship building skills

Acts as the key driver for work redesign, process improvement, and re-engineering initiatives, including interdepartmental improvements

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:

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

Position Summary:

The Director of Facilities Operations is responsible for directing facilities maintenance operations of building(s) and property at a single unit. The Director of Facilities Operations manages the preventative maintenance and reactive repair of skilled trades, e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, utilities; and manages the hiring, training and supervision of staff, professionals and management. The Director of Facilities Operations manages a safe and efficient working environment, essential to the performance of the business. The Director may oversee construction work and often manages other core Sodexo services, and/or logistics of business/operations services, e.g., grounds keeping, laundry, food, security, inventory, mail, concierge services.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum Management Experience: 5 years.

Minimum Functional Experience: 5 years.

MUST HAVE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

5 years of previous director experience in Fully Integrated Facilities Management in a large, complex university environment is required.

Hands on mechanical expertise and commercial snow management and snowplow experience are required.

5 years of Management experience.

5 years of Functional experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000