Campus Facilities Director: Lead Operations & Safety

Compass Group USA; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SSC Services for Education, part of Compass Group, seeks a dynamic Senior Director of Facilities to oversee campus facilities operations at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. The role covers maintenance, custodial, grounds, and central plant operations, driving excellence in safety, service, and efficiency.

You will partner with campus leadership, manage operating and capital budgets, mentor teams, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering an exceptional student and staff environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in Facilities Management, Plant Operations, Engineering, or related operations environments.
• Experience managing large-scale maintenance, custodial, and grounds operations.
• Strong financial acumen including budget management and P&L responsibility.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, driving results, and exceeding performance goals.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day facilities operations across maintenance, custodial, grounds, and infrastructure services.
• Serve as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact for campus leadership.
• Drive operational performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, ensuring strong financial stewardship.
• Oversee central plant operations, preventive maintenance programs, and asset management strategies.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams focused on service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify and execute campus improvement projects.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Budget & P&L management

Operations management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in FM, Engineering or Business

Professional certifications such as FMP, CFM, LEED (plus)

Tools

None

Job description

SSC Services for Education, part of Compass Group, seeks a dynamic Senior Director of Facilities to oversee campus facilities operations at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. The role covers maintenance, custodial, grounds, and central plant operations, driving excellence in safety, service, and efficiency.

You will partner with campus leadership, manage operating and capital budgets, mentor teams, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering an exceptional student and staff environment.