Executive Director, Facilities Operations

About This Role

The Executive Director, Facilities Operations will oversee and expand the Energy & Resource portfolio, focusing on both soft and hard services including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. This role involves leading facilities maintenance operations across mega-site or multi-site units and ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead or direct facilities maintenance operations of building(s) and property at a single mega-site or multi-site unit
• Assist in the leadership of a large mega or multi-site unit reporting up to a VP, Facilities Operations
• Lead or assist in the integration of processes within the client organization to maintain and develop agreed services
• Contribute to the delivery of strategic and operational objectives by reducing facility costs and improving productivity
• Ensure a safe and efficient working environment, essential to the performance of the business
• Manage construction work and coordinate or oversee contracted services for major construction
• Manage other core Sodexo services, and/or logistics of business/operations services (e.g., grounds keeping, laundry, food, security, inventory, mail, concierge services)

Requirements

• Proven leadership in managing complex facilities operations across mega-site or multi-site environments
• Strategic oversight experience with multi-tiered management structures
• Expertise in integrating facilities processes with client operations
• Demonstrated success in reducing facility costs while boosting productivity and organizational image
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and efficiency
• Hands-on experience managing large-scale construction projects and coordinating contracted services
• Versatility in overseeing a broad range of Sodexo core services (food, security, laundry, groundskeeping, and logistics)
• Collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 7 years in facilities management, engineering, or management of business/operations service in both soft and hard facilities services

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits