Director 2 - Facilities Operations

Title: Director 2 – Facilities Operations

Location: Paul Smiths, NY - Onsite

Experience level: Director

Experience required: 5 Years

Education level: Bachelor’s degree

Job function: Management

Industry: Hospitality

Total position: 1

Relocation assistance: Yes

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Skills: Facilities Operations, Campus, Budget Management, Facilities Management, Capital Projects, Client Relationships, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Environmental Services, Construction, Maintenance.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

·       Lead management of capital projects.

·       Develop and maintain positive client relationships.

·       Research and implement new processes and technology.

·       Conduct client meetings on unresolved facility issues and communicate results.

·       Manage interviewing and hiring timely, and coach staff and service providers to deliver excellent service levels within budget.

·       Manage multiple functions of building operations and maintenance for the facility, with knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, structural, architectural, landscape and energy management and sustainability, snow removal, event coordination, custodial, electrical, environmental and safety, and financials.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: 

·       Clear Driving record and valid license.

·       5+ years of Director experience in a campus setting.

·       Experience managing external vendors and subcontractors.

·       Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.

·       Strong leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building.

·       Exceptional customer service, relationship building, and communication skills.

·       A proven track record of successful Facilities Management leadership experience demonstrated by articulated results.

·       Strong technical knowledge of and hands on experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, grounds and custodial.

·       Experience managing multiple departments at a campus including grounds, environmental services, construction and project management, and maintenance.

Make an Immediate Impact.

·       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.

·       Basic education requirement- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

·       Basic management experience- 5 years

·       Basic functional experience- 5 years

MUST HAVE

·       Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

·       5 years of Management Experience.

·       5 years of Functional Experience.

·       5+ years of Director experience in a campus setting.

·       Experience managing external vendors and subcontractors.

·       Experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, grounds and custodial.

·       Experience managing multiple departments at a campus including grounds, environmental services, construction and project management, and maintenance.

·       Clear Driving record and valid license.

NICE TO HAVE

Associate Safety Professional (ASP).