Director 2 - Facilities Operations
KLM Careers
- Paul Smiths, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead management of capital projects.
- Develop and maintain positive client relationships.
- Research and implement new processes and technology.
- 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.
- Clear Driving record and valid license.
- 5+ years of Director experience in a campus setting.
- Experience managing external vendors and subcontractors.
- Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building.
- 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.
- 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- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- Basic management experience- 5 years
- Basic functional experience- 5 years