Job Description

Role Overview
Sodexo seeks our innovative Director of Facilities Operations to support our new account Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. Our successful candidate will train and mentor our team of 15, manage Custodial, Grounds and Hard Facilities, Utilities and Energy Management with a strong understanding of the nuances of IFM. A strong MEP background, experience managing FM with sensitivity to a multicultural environment is required. Professional polish and executive presence are required, with the ability to communicate based on client's preference focused on metrics-based data. Valid Driver's License with clear background is required.
SodexoMAGIC is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.
Incentives
Relocation and Annual incentive Bonus Eligible
What You'll Do

• Provide direction and guidance to the facilities team of managers and employees
• Maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship with our client partners
• Build and maintain the relationship with our client at a very high level of professionalism
• Manage day-to-day facilities account responsibilities will include providing overall planning, strategic innovation and implementation of the campus plan, achieving operations and financial goals
• Manage IFM operations including Maintenance, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, repair, Project Management, Environmental Services, Grounds and Landscaping
• Provide strong strategic senior level Facilities Operations leadership while influencing C-Suite level clients on all matters relating to contract and account operations

What We Offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• 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

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring

• Valid Driver's License with clear background is required
• Strong financial acumen, excellent budget reporting skills and discipline
• Strong technical and software skills are critical to success in the role
• Experience working with 3rd party contract is preferred
• Senior level direction for all major facilities projects
• The ability to interview, train and develop staff timely to assure succession planning
• Demonstrated history of enhancing facilities goals and objectives, allocating resources, controlling operating expenses, and ensuring efficient operation of all departmental functions
• Experience leading renovation and construction projects and coordinate and engage architects and structural engineers
• Experience managing operating expenses, construction projects, major renewal and replacement projects securing funding

Who We Are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete .
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years

Skills Required