Director of Facilities

Aramark • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Facility Operations is the primary site leader for Aramark at the client site. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations with a dotted line to the Executive Director of Facilities and Asset Management, this role is responsible for the 24/7 facility operations of a high-density, potential 3,000-person residential community.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facility Management, or a related technical field. FMP (Facility Management Professional) or SFP (Sustainability Facility Professional) certification is highly preferred. Combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of management experience in large-scale residential campuses, corporate housing, or high-density hospitality environments (3,000+ occupants).
• Multi-Site Experience: Proven track record of managing a "Mother Site" while simultaneously standing up additional satellite locations.
• Technical Expertise: Strong mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) knowledge with specific experience in water treatment/softening and high-efficiency air filtration.
• Data Proficiency: Expert-level experience with CMMS and project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, Asset Essentials).
• Communication: Exceptional ability to lead in a high-pressure, "mission-critical" environment where AI data center timelines dictate housing needs.
• Environmental Agility: Experience managing facilities in extreme climates (high wind, dust, extreme heat) is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance.
• Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how to execute. Reward and recognize employees.
• Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship. Demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model.
• Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress.
• Adopt Aramark process and systems.
• Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements.
• Deliver client and company financial targets
• Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees.
• Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager