Sodexo School Services Division has an immediate need for a Resource Director of Facilities Operations II to join our organization for upcoming opportunities in the Midwest. Job location is TBD, but may be located in IL, MO, or IN. Initial Training will take place in the Indianapolis area.
We are seeking a seasoned Director of Facilities Operations with the ability to build relationships with diverse work groups. The best qualified candidate will have managed Facilities Unit Accounts at $1MM+ in complex environments and have exceptional Operations skills. Seeking candidates who are Project Management focused, and have strong Financial acumen, who are Expense driven. Proven verbal and written Communication skills & quality Facilities Management skills are key focus areas in this role.
You will complete daily, weekly & monthly Financial reports, will handle Staff Development & Corrective Action, and will work through highly politicized School Boards. An understanding of political environments is essential. Union experience is preferred. You must also have functioned in the top position in a large Account, responsible for Financial performance, productivity metrics, and a large Management team.
Seeking Community minded candidates with exceptional Communication & teambuilding skills to build relationships among Constituencies, including Governments, Businesses, Church Groups, Foundations & Universities. Seeking candidates with strong negotiating skills & the ability to work independently. #LI
** This position requires the ability to travel for a 3-6 month period and then relocate to one of the facilities in Indian, Missouri or possibly Illinois.
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 other career growth opportunities, along with the performance of organizations. We believe it is important for our work to be meaningful to all who contribute to it, and we remain faithful to our mission, our core values and the ethical principles that have guided us since 1966. We support these values and help them thrive in each employee.
We strive to make working for Sodexo a genuinely great experience with benefits to promote your professional, personal and financial well-being, and to improve your Quality of Life now and into the future. Our experiences with our over 50 million customers each and every day enable us to develop Quality of Life services that reinforce the well-being of individuals, improving their effectiveness and helping companies and organizations to improve performance … every day.
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.
Qualifications & Requirements
Basic education requirement- Bachelor's degree
Basic management experience- 3 years
Basic functional experience- 3 years
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