Facilities Operations Director

2 days ago


Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States Sodexo Full time
Job Title: Director of Facilities Operations

Sodexo is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Facilities Operations to join our team in Elk Grove, IL. As a key member of our corporate services team, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction for our facilities management services, ensuring the delivery of safe, sanitary, and innovative services to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage complex facilities management services, including effective communication and stakeholder engagement to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deliver customer-focused solutions.
  • Provide leadership and direct activities for the delivery of workplace services, operations, and asset planning, maintenance, and repair, with accountability for the overall delivery of site management, including building services, hard services, energy management, and environmental health & safety.
  • Communicate effectively with Sodexo leadership team and client partners regarding contracts, scope changes, future planning needs, develop and implement strategies for their Facilities teams, and ensure successful outcomes.
  • Responsible for financial management, including cost control, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting to actual performance, while taking corrective actions to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Work closely and proactively with client and Sodexo MAH Operations Director to ensure the day-to-day operations of the facility, including custodial, safety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance, are implemented and carried out in a manner consistent with Sodexo and site policies.
  • Perform general maintenance planning and scheduling for services and Sodexo managed vendors, using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) activities where SAP and Maximo have been deployed, and manage performance metrics in accordance with account KPI's.
  • Step in to perform maintenance technician activities when needed.
  • Assign, coordinate, and supervise activities of the maintenance unit personnel, including all plant shutdown related activities.
  • Follow GMP and preventive and corrective maintenance procedures in place for safe operation of all infrastructure systems, such as electrical, mechanical, HVAC & R/O water systems.
  • Monitor, take immediate action, and report on PM related performance.
  • Conduct daily walk-thru audits, initiate vendor and client engagement to demonstrate proactive attention to details, relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the property.
  • Ensure contract work is within the scope of contract and reviewed on a regular basis, and verify that invoices match contract pricing.
  • Ensure that GMP aspects, current technical standards, local building codes, and regulations, and safety standards for the buildings are being considered and met.
Requirements:
  • Strong technical knowledge of custodial, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, safety systems, landscape, and energy management.
  • Previous experience managing facilities maintenance projects.
  • Exceptional business and financial acumen.
  • Excellent customer service, relationship building, and communication skills.

Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision care, and wellness programs, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off, and company holidays, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging role, please submit your application.



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