Resident District Manager

Sodexo Careers•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

Sodexo is hiring with our client partner at Keiser University, led by its highly engaged Chancellor Dr. Arthur Keiser—recognized as one of Florida’s most influential education leaders —is seeking a strategic, operationally excellent Resident District Manager of Integrated Facilities Management to oversee facilities operations across 14 campus locations throughout Florida. This role ensures that every campus reflects the university’s commitment to safety, reliability, pristine presentation, and student‑athlete excellence. Our RDM will manage a complex portfolio that includes energy systems, environmental services, life‑safety infrastructure, and championship‑level athletic facilities, while partnering daily with campus leaders and executive leadership. What You'll Do Lead integrated facilities management operations across 14 Florida campuses, ensuring consistent service delivery, regulatory compliance, and high‑performance standards. Oversee all major building systems including energy services, plumbing, BAS, CMMS, boilers, chillers, HVAC, life‑safety systems, and environmental services. Ensure championship‑quality maintenance of athletic arenas, sports fields, and swimming pools at each campus. Direct and develop Integrated Facilities General Managers who lead day‑to‑day operations at individual campuses. Manage and report on a complex, large facilities budget , providing daily operational and financial updates What We Offer Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include: Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions Paid Time Off and Company Holidays Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. What You Bring Proven leadership experience managing multi‑site facilities operations at scale, ideally within higher education or a similarly complex, high‑expectation environment. Deep technical expertise across HVAC, mechanical systems, energy management, life‑safety systems, and grounds and athletic facility maintenance. Strong financial acumen with experience managing large operational budgets and delivering precise, executive‑ready reporting. Ability to lead through influence, develop high‑performing teams, and maintain operational excellence across geographically dispersed locations. A proactive, accountable, and service‑driven mindset aligned with the expectations of a highly engaged executive leader and a mission‑focused university community. Who We Are At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form .

Requirements

Proven leadership experience managing multi‑site facilities operations at scale, ideally within higher education or a similarly complex, high‑expectation environment.
Deep technical expertise across HVAC, mechanical systems, energy management, life‑safety systems, and grounds and athletic facility maintenance.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing large operational budgets and delivering precise, executive‑ready reporting.
Ability to lead through influence, develop high‑performing teams, and maintain operational excellence across geographically dispersed locations.
A proactive, accountable, and service‑driven mindset aligned with the expectations of a highly engaged executive leader and a mission‑focused university community.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years

Responsibilities

Lead integrated facilities management operations across 14 Florida campuses, ensuring consistent service delivery, regulatory compliance, and high‑performance standards.
Oversee all major building systems including energy services, plumbing, BAS, CMMS, boilers, chillers, HVAC, life‑safety systems, and environmental services.
Ensure championship‑quality maintenance of athletic arenas, sports fields, and swimming pools at each campus.
Direct and develop Integrated Facilities General Managers who lead day‑to‑day operations at individual campuses.
Manage and report on a complex, large facilities budget , providing daily operational and financial updates