Director 3 - Facilities Operations

Role Overview:

• Sodexo is seeking our Director 3 - Facilities Operations for Paul Smith’s College in the beautiful and scenic city of Paul Smiths, NY with relocation, competitive salary, Annual incentive Plan Bonus.
• We need a hands-on manager ready present to our C-Suite level executives one day and the next, ready to jump in drive the commercial snowplow at night.
• Our leader will conduct timely interviewing and hiring and will provide mentoring and leadership to 25 union employees.
• 5 years of Director experience required.  

What You''ll Do:

• Be an expert in SNOW Management, including driving a snow plow
• Lead management of capital projects and develop and maintain positive client relationships
• 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

What You Bring:

• 5 years of Integrated Facilities Management - IFM Director experience in a campus setting
• Experience managing external vendors and subcontractors with strong financial acumen
• Demonstrated expert experience with SNOW Management, Clear Driving record and license
• Experience managing multiple departments at a campus including grounds, environmental services, construction and project management, and maintenance

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.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
• Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years