Executive Director, Facilities Operations

at  Sodexo

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW REWARDING ROLE? DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A MANUFACTURING OR PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT?

Sodexo Corporate Services Division is seeking a Remote Executive Director of Facilities to support 5-6 large manufacturing and warehousing sites across our client portfolio!
The Executive Director will oversee a team of 8 Facilities Directors, and must possess the technical proficiency and understanding of building operation systems, physical security, work order systems, preventative and corrective maintenance, pest control, EVS, and technical maintenance including HVAC, plumbing and electrical. Services are primarily self-performed with Sodexo staff and augmented with subcontractors. A strong understanding of contract, accounting and finance management is required. The candidate must have high level interpersonal and communication skills to manage multiple client stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the main point of contact for client communication and field all client requests through direct reports
• Oversees equipment and systems replacement or upgrades: Evaluates condition and function of building utility systems to determine needs and priorities for capital funding requests, ensures building code compliance, proper installation and design practices for systems associated with minor or major maintenance and renovation projects
• Provides direction and oversight for the development and implementation of an overall emergency management strategy
• Acts as a liaison between the client and regulatory agencies and/or authorities including building code compliance
• Provides and applies practical knowledge regarding building maintenance, e.g., air conditioning and heating systems, building automatic control systems, water distribution, fire protection, sanitary and storm sewer operations, piped gases, electrical distribution and central utility plants for chilled water. Works with construction or design teams if needed
• Manages all tradespersons, managers, Directors and employees of the Facilities Department
• Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures
• Develops recommendations for the client concerning improvements and implements or guides the implementation of new and/or modified programs, services, policies or procedures
• Communicates with client administrative and supervisory staff as well as external groups, agencies, contractors, architects and engineers to plan, organize, coordinate and/or communicate programs, services, policies and/or procedures
• Monitors flow and quality of work to assure timely completion of workload and adherence to facility’s standards and regulations
• Prepares and manages departmental budgets, which may include energy savings program
• Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental records and reports
• Manages and ensures compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory and governing agencies
• Monitors work performance and preparing and/or reviewing performance evaluations for assigned personnel
• Establishes a safe work environment for employees by performing safety audits and inspections, conducting safety-related training, and maintaining on-going communications with employees
• Responsible for the in-house safety committee