Director 3 - Facilities Operations

Role Overview:

• Sodexo is hiring our Director Facilities for Hobart and William Smith University in Geneva, NY.
• Great work environment with a competitive salary and relocation assistance. We are seeking a seasoned Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) leader with strong financial, operational, and relationship-building expertise.
• Our leader will partner closely with C-suite stakeholders, Union frontline teams, and our 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.
• 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.

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