Associates Director, Facilities Management: Americas - East, Connecticut Subregion Lead (HYBRID)

RTX•Farmington, CT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

RTX, a global leader in aerospace and defense, is seeking an Associate Director, Facilities Management to lead facilities operations across 9 locations in Connecticut. This role is responsible for a significant square footage, acreage, and operating budget, overseeing a large team of direct reports and facilities employees. The Associate Director will align with the company's 5-year facilities management roadmap, focusing on operational excellence, customer experience, and sustainability. This is a hybrid position based in Farmington, CT, requiring the candidate to live in Connecticut.

Requirements

Minimum of 12+ years’ experience in Facilities Management Leadership.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Operation or a related discipline or equivalent combination of related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree.
Facilities experience including Facilities Management, Facility Operations, Project Management, or Maintenance.
Experience with cross-functional leadership.
Familiarity with Federal safety and facilities compliance.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Strong relationship management skills.
Experience and success working with an outsourced service provider and managing third party vendors.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and gain stakeholder alignment.
Ability to manage multiple competing initiatives.
Strong understanding of Program and Project management, including risk, schedule and budget management.
Demonstrated skill in financial management including the ability to develop and execute annual operating and capital plans.
Ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

Lead facility professionals across the subregion in partnership with the Global Facilities COE and BRMS.
Responsible for teams that maintain all Building Operations and Maintenance including plumbing, utility, mechanical, HVAC, fire safety.
Responsible for oversight and management of site services including Food Services (Cafeteria, Catering, Vending), Site Services including custodial services, landscaping, snow removal, pest control, furniture moves.
Lead a large, dispersed organization consisting of complex bargaining agreements.
Align and implement COE strategies including service levels, selection of service providers, processes, tools, or automation / digital evolution.
Maintain and continuously improve the efficiency of your subregion, with a focus on an exceptional customer experience, including people, process, and systems.
Ensure local, subregional, and all federal safety and facilities compliance for all subregional sites.
Ensure compliance with companywide energy & sustainability goals such as becoming carbon neutral, reducing waste, and sustainability; this also includes developing and integrating ESG practices in the workplace.
Partner with EHSS to administer environmental and safety programs and maintain incident reporting system.
Work cross-functionally with relevant ERS COE’s, BRM’s, ES Functions (DT, Security, HR) and Business Functions (Finance, EHSS, Security, Logistics).
Travel Between Sites