Role Overview:
Great work environment with a competitive salary and relocation assistance. Our client is seeking a seasoned Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) leader with strong financial, operational, and relationship-building expertise.
The leader will partner closely with C-suite stakeholders, Union frontline teams, and client-partners to deliver high-performing physical plant, custodial, grounds, and construction operations within a complex environment.
The ideal candidate brings the ability to influence technical decision making around sound IFM principles, and the ability manage a multi-million-dollar budget.
Position Summary:
The Director of Facilities Operations is responsible for directing facilities maintenance operations of building(s) and property at a single unit.
You will manage 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.
You will ensure and manage 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.
What You'll Do:
Manage and oversee an annual operating budget of up to $9M, ensuring strong financial controls, forecasting, and value optimization
Build and maintain trusted relationships with C-suite executives, clients, and frontline teams, influencing technical and strategic decision-making
Provide leadership across complex construction and capital projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with organizational priorities
Lead integrated facilities operations including physical plant, custodial, grounds, construction, and ongoing operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, and service excellence
What You Bring
Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar operating and capital budgets
Demonstrated success building strong client relationships and influencing teams around sound IFM principles
Proven ability to communicate effectively with C-suite leaders, translating complex operational and financial data into actionable insights
Extensive leadership experience across project management, construction, and facilities operations in a complex environment
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years
Skills: Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), preventative maintenance, reactive repair, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, utilities, construction project management, capital project management, budget management, financial forecasting, grounds keeping, custodial operations, physical plant operations, staff hiring and training, supervision, safety management, logistics, laundry services, food services, security services, inventory management, mail services, concierge services