SENIOR DIRECTOR FACILITIES

Compass Group

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About The Position

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job SummaryWe are seeking a strategic, results-driven Senior Facilities Director who thrives in complex environments and leads with accountability, innovation, and a safety-first mindset.

This leader serves as the single point of accountability for all campus facilities operations, including Maintenance, Grounds, Custodial Services, and Central Plant. The Director partners closely with senior education administrators to align facilities strategy with institutional goals while ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive facilities management leadership experience, preferably in K-12 or higher education
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-service campus operations
• Strong financial acumen with direct P&L ownership
• Expertise in central plant operations and infrastructure systems
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Valid drivers license
• Willing to travel during training

Nice To Haves

• Open to relocation preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of all facilities service lines
• Own operating and capital budgets with full P&L accountability
• Serve as the primary executive contact for client leadership
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and safety standards
• Implement performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
• Develop and mentor high-performing management teams
• Protect and maintain capital assets to best-in-class standards

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

What This Job Offers

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