Director of Facilities, Regional Operations Support

Join Sodexo's Campus & Government Operations Support Team

Shape the experience. Elevate the standard. Grow into what comes next.

The Campus & Government Operations Support Team is composed of versatile, high-performing managers who are deployed to support new account start-ups and client locations experiencing staffing or operational transitions. In this role, you will step into interim leadership assignments, provide hands-on operational guidance, and help stabilize teams and service delivery becoming a trusted resource and partner across multiple sites.

As part of this team, you'll have the opportunity to accelerate your professional development by working in a variety of environments, service models, and client cultures. You'll build a strong internal network, gain broad operational experience, and develop the strategic leadership skills needed to thrive as you advance within Sodexo.

This is a unique role for those who are curious, adaptable, and ready to take the next step in their career while exploring the full range of growth paths Sodexo has to offer.

This position requires 100% travel, flexibility to work hours based on the needs of the business and a valid, clean driver's license.

What You'll Do

• Provide interim leadership and operational oversight for Facilities Management services across campus, ensuring continuity and high performance during periods of transition
• Lead, support, and develop facilities managers and frontline teams, fostering an accountable, safety-focused, and service-oriented culture
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with campus and client leadership, serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner
• Conduct facility walkthroughs and inspections to proactively identify maintenance needs, assess building conditions, and ensure smooth execution of integrated facilities services
• Oversee daily operations and long-term planning across multiple FM service lines, which may include maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, asset and project management, environmental services, grounds, and energy management
• Manage operational and financial performance to meet client expectations, contractual commitments, and Sodexo business objectives
• Represent Facilities Operations at senior leadership levels, communicating planning recommendations, operational updates, and strategic priorities

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 :

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years work experience in facilities (e.g., maintenance, plant operations, engineering services, grounds, custodial / environmental, or transportation) or food (e.g., food services or operations, concessions, retail sales, store operations, or vending) or HTM