Director 1 - Facilities Operations

$61,100 - $92,400/Yr

Sodexo - Portland, ME

Full-time - Manager

Portland, ME

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

Sodexo Corporate Services Division is seeking a Director of Facilities for a Corporate Service located in Portland, Maine. This role is pivotal in managing total integrated facilities, which includes overseeing both hard and soft services, landscaping, grounds maintenance, predictive and preventative maintenance, and property infrastructure utilizing skilled trades. The Facilities Director will be responsible for the hiring, training, and supervision of staff, and must possess strong financial acumen to effectively manage departmental budgets and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. In this position, the Director will direct preventative maintenance and reactive repair maintenance issues, ensuring that all operations are conducted safely and efficiently. The role also involves overseeing the maintenance of property infrastructure, including cleaning and upkeep of buildings, roofing, and parking lots. The Facilities Director may also manage renovations and construction projects, ensuring that all work complies with building codes and regulations. The successful candidate will act as a liaison between the client and regulatory agencies, manage all tradespersons and employees within the Facilities Department, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including contractors, architects, and engineers. The Director will monitor the quality of work, prepare and manage departmental budgets, and maintain a variety of records and reports. Establishing a safe work environment through safety audits and training is also a critical aspect of this role.

Responsibilities

• Directs preventative maintenance proactive & reactive repair maintenance issues using skilled trades
• Directs grounds, landscape, and maintenance operations to ensure a safe and attractive environment
• Oversees maintenance of property infrastructure cleaning, e.g., building, roofing, parking lot
• May oversee or manage renovations and/or constructions projects
• Oversees equipment and systems replacement or upgrades
• Acts as a liaison between the client and regulatory agencies and/or authorities including building code compliance
• Manages all tradespersons, managers, supervisors, and employees of the Facilities Department
• Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures
• Develops recommendations for the DM and unit liaison concerning improvements and implements or guides implementation of new and/or modified programs, services, policies or procedures
• Communicates with client administrative and supervisory staff as well as external groups, agencies, contractors, architects and engineers to plan, organize, coordinate and/or communicate programs, services, policies, and/or procedures
• Monitors flow and quality of work to assure timely completion of workload and adherence to facility's standards and regulations
• Prepares and manages departmental budgets, which may include energy savings program
• Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental records and reports
• Manages and ensures compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory and governing agencies
• Monitors work performance and preparing and/or reviewing performance evaluations for assigned personnel
• Establishes a safe work environment for employees by performing safety audits and inspections, conducting safety-related training, and maintaining on-going communications with employees

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (5+ years in a management role)
• Proven track record of successful Facilities Management leadership experience
• Strong leadership skills, plus technical and financial acumen
• Experience in Computerized Maintenance management systems required; Maximo preferred
• Experience in industrial safety systems and programs required

Benefits

• Fair and equitable compensation based on education level and years of relevant experience
• Continuous learning and career growth opportunities
• Mentoring programs