Job Description

Unit Description:

Build a Better Future through Facilities Engineering innovation!

Sodexo is HIRING! We are seeking an experienced Facilities Engineering Operations Manager to support our Integrated Facilities for our partners at in beautiful Saratoga Springs, upstate NY just 40 miles north of Albany. Enjoy natural beauty, a safe and family oriented community and and some Major Holidays and campus breaks OFF! Our successful candidate will have experience with HVAC, General Maintenance, Electrical and Plumbing.

Reporting to the Facilities Director you will be responsible for managing and supervising fully integrated facilities services including building maintenance, project and construction management. The Facilities Manager with a solid understanding utilizing CMMS systems to schedule, assign, reviewing work orders and Preventative Maintenance schedules is critical to this role.

Our clients depend on your expertise to help them to optimize their business. If you are a Strategic Facilities Manager with the ability to develop innovative technical solutions while successfully managing key performance indicators to drive strong business results, this may be the opportunity for you!

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, a Matching 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs. We have Circles Concierge services to help you through everyday life demands and Employee Business Resource Groups to provide a safe space and supportive environment where employees can bring their whole selves to work and develop professionally. Our successful hires will foster an environment where our team members feel they belong, and are seen, valued and heard.

The ideal candidate will:

• Ensure campus maintenance operations are maintained - manage by walking the property with your staff
• Be responsible for orientation and training of employees and actively work in development of the facilities\xe2\x80\x99 team
• Work to create a safe working environment throughout the facility for all employees
• Assist in monitoring employee productivity and provide suggestions for increased service or productivity
• Plan projects, including defining objectives, scope, specifications, methods, timetables, staffing, contract requirements and budget

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have

• Minimum of 3-5 years successful facilities supervisory or management experience; preferably in a University setting
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of Building Services including daily maintenance, operations and strong technical knowledge of Mechanical equipment \xe2\x80\x93 Chillers, HVAC, Building Automated Systems, and Electrical work
• Proven track record in problem solving, developing strategic and innovative improvements
• Exceptional customer service, relationship building and communication skills
• Ability to successfully manage operations while supporting the strategic initiatives of the University
• Strong Leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building; and working with Multi-trade operations and contractors

Working for Sodexo:

How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and other career growth opportunities, along with the performance of organizations. We believe it is important for our work to be meaningful to all who contribute to it, and we remain faithful to our mission, our core values and the ethical principles that have guided us since 1966. We support these values and help them thrive in each employee. What We Offer:

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate\'s education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate\'s specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Position Summary:

Back up to GM; 2nd in command;
Supervises the account as the #2 manager and has full responsibility including supervision of other managers. Responsible for entire account when the Director of Facilities Ops is not present.
Two scenarios for this position in Univ.:
A) Has all facilities rolling up \xe2\x80\x93 Custodial / maintenance and grounds, and FM who reports to GM; very large integrated operation.
B) Mega account \xe2\x80\x93 multiple managers of maintenance; PM function; other specific managers \xe2\x80\x93 unifying position.

Key Duties
- Manage other managers; manage by walking around (rounding); Staffs, trains, and is responsible for employee development
- client interface;
- payroll oversight;
- budgetary oversight on some services;
- Oversees and coordinates projects
- Manages work orders/CMMS
- Manages mechanicals (i.e. HVAC)
- Manages QA and Safety Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 5 years

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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