Executive Director, Facilities Operations

Sodexo•China Grove, TX

About The Position

Sodexo Energy & Resource is seeking two Executive Director, Facilities Operations to oversee and expand our prominent Energy & Resource portfolio located in Midland, Tx. The ideal candidate should have experience in both soft and hard services, with a particular focus on hard services to include, but no limited to HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Sodexo provides our corporate service partners with a diverse range of food services and integrated facilities management possibilities. From restaurants to delivery options, to streamlined operations and cutting-edge technology, Sodexo creates a safe, vibrant, and eco-friendly workplace. This position is to be based out of Midland, TX and will support that location and surrounding areas as well as locations in Iowa and North Dakota. There is 75% travel associated with the role.

Requirements

Proven leadership in managing complex facilities operations across mega-site or multi-site environments.
Strategic oversight experience with multi-tiered management structures.
Expertise in integrating facilities processes with client operations to enhance service quality and support core business functions.
Demonstrated success in reducing facility costs while boosting productivity, operational efficiency, and organizational image.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and efficiency, creating environments that support high performance and employee well-being.
Hands-on experience managing large-scale construction projects and coordinating contracted services to meet strategic infrastructure goals.
Versatility in overseeing a broad range of Sodexo core services including, but not limited to food, security, laundry, groundskeeping, and logistics, ensuring cohesive and high-quality service delivery.
Collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement, driving continuous improvement and innovation in facilities operations.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 7 years
Minimum Functional Experience- 7 years in facilities management, engineering, management of business/operations service in both soft and hard facilities services

Responsibilities

Leads or directs facilities maintenance operations of building(s) and property at a single mega-site or multi-site unit.
May function as head of a small mega-site unit with three levels of management reporting up to this position; or may assist in the leadership of a large mega or multi-site unit reporting up to a VP, Facilities Operations.
Leads or assists in the integration of processes within the client organization to maintain and develop agreed services which support and improve the effectiveness of its primary activities.
May contribute to the delivery of strategic and operational objectives by reducing facility costs, and improving the productivity, revenue generating capacity and image of the entire organization.
Ensures a safe and efficient working environment, essential to the performance of the business.
Often manages construction work and may coordinate and/or oversee contracted services for major construction.
Often manages other core Sodexo services, and/or logistics of business/operations services (e.g., grounds keeping, laundry, food, security, inventory, mail, concierge services).