Are you an innovative leader who wants high visibility, challenging opportunities, and a rewarding environment? Sodexo is seeking Director 2 - Facilities Operations for Paul Smith’s College in the beautiful and scenic city of Paul Smiths, NY with competitive salary, Annual incentive Plan Bonus and Custom Relocation. Are you a hands-on manager ready to jump and solve problems, are you an expert in SNOW Management? Our successful candidate will manage full facilities and project management including maintenance, grounds, snow removal, capital project management, and custodial services. Our leader will conduct timely interviewing and hiring and provide mentoring and leadership to 25 union employees. 5+ years of Director experience required. Strong Client-Partner relationships and strong Project manager skills are mission critical to success in the role.
This college has an incredible campus which is made up of 14,000 acres within Adirondack Park. Students and faculty have an extensive outdoor recreational activity list at the nearby Tri-Lakes communities of Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake which offer a variety of activities year-round.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead management of capital projects.
- Develop and maintain positive client relationships.
- Research and implement new processes and technology.
- Exceptional customer service, relationship building, and communication skills.
- A proven track record of successful Facilities Management leadership experience demonstrated by articulated results.
- Strong technical knowledge of and hands on experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, grounds and custodial.
- Experience managing multiple departments at a campus including grounds, environmental services, construction and project management, and maintenance.
Make an Immediate Impact.
- 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.
- Basic education requirement- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Basic management experience- 5 years
- Basic functional experience- 5 years
MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
- 5 years of Management Experience.
- 5 years of Functional Experience.
- 5+ years of Director experience in a campus setting.
- Experience managing external vendors and subcontractors.
- Snow plow exp. (driving behind the wheel and also at night) Also dealing with snow plow companies
- Experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, grounds and custodial.
- Experience managing multiple departments at a campus including grounds, environmental services, construction and project management, and maintenance.
- Clear Driving record and valid license.
NICE TO HAVE
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.