Director 3 - Facilities Operations

You are a strategic, innovative facilities leader ready to help clients optimize their business!

Sodexo is seeking a Director 3- Facilities Operations for our Large Acute Care Community Hospital, located in La Mesa, CA, a hospital that provides medical and surgical care, intensive care, sub-acute and long-term care, rehabilitation and emergency services.

Our clients depend on your expertise to help them to optimize their business. If you are a Strategic Facilities Leader with the ability to develop innovative technical solutions while successfully managing key performance indicators to drive strong business results, this may be the opportunity for you!

• Lead and manage all aspects of facilities operations, including construction, building maintenance, systems reliability, and infrastructure support.
• Direct preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure equipment and facility reliability.
• Ensures maintenance of physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utility systems, and grounds are in operative and safe working condition at all times. 
• Maintain continuous survey readiness through compliance with regulations from a number of regulatory agencies, including The Joint Commission (TJC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Dept. of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
• Will maintain regulatory readiness documentation, ensuring the system is in compliance with regulatory standards and the team is trained and ready for regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate and execute capital improvement projects and renovations in collaboration with hospital leadership and external contractors.
• Negotiates project and service contracts.  Manages activities concerning technical development and scheduling.  Establishes and manages budgets and productivity targets. Controls expenditures within the limitations of the project and department budgets.
• Oversee and develop a multidisciplinary team of technicians and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Serve as a key liaison with hospital administration to support patient care services and operational goals.
• Maintain emergency preparedness and support hospital safety initiatives and sustainability efforts and work directly with Senior Leadership to develop and implement plans for the hospital’s facilities vision and growth

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA, and other regulatory standards.
• Proven experience managing capital projects and vendor relationships.
• CHFM certification required.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.

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.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years