Director 3 - Facilities Operations

KLM Careers; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation

On-campus apartment living

Job summary

A leading facilities management organization is seeking a Director of Facilities Operations for Greenwich Academy in Connecticut. This high-visibility role requires over 5 years of integrated facilities management leadership experience, strong technical knowledge, and team development skills. The ideal candidate will lead a skilled team, oversee facility operations, manage budgets, and align strategies with the Academy's mission. On-campus apartment living is required while offering competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IFM leadership experience required.
• Proven success in managing facilities programs in a school setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of trades and custodial professionals.
• Oversee facility operations, including preventive maintenance and capital planning.
• Manage and optimize the site's operational budget.
• Optimize operating budgets and drive sustainable facilities solutions.
• Leverage BAS knowledge to troubleshoot and improve performance.

Skills

IFM leadership experience

mechanical systems

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

team development skills

communication skills

budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

BAS (Building Automation Systems)

Mechanical systems

Job description

About the job Director 3 - Facilities Operations

Director 3 - Facilities Operations

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

• Sodexo is seeking a dynamic Director of Facilities to lead our partnership at Greenwich Academy, a renowned K-12 independent school in Greenwich, CT. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for delivering best-in-class integrated facilities management (IFM) services while aligning with the Academys mission of excellence and care for its students, faculty, and historic campus.
• Our ideal candidate brings 5+ years of IFM leadership experience, including hands-on technical knowledge, team development skills, and a passion for maintaining beautiful, safe, and high-performing educational environments. Relocation assistance is available, and the compensation will be competitive within the posted salary range.
• On Campus Apartment living required per the client, 2nd floor apartment located above the facilities maintenance shop.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a skilled team of trades and custodial professionals to ensure a well-maintained and welcoming campus environment.
• Foster strong relationships with school leadership and faculty by listening closely, communicating proactively, and delivering responsive service.
• Oversee all aspects of facility operations, including preventive maintenance, capital planning, custodial services, and vendor management.
• Manage and optimize the sites operational budget, identifying cost-effective and sustainable solutions.
• Leverage your knowledge of Building Automation Systems (Trane preferred) to troubleshoot issues and continuously improve performance.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to support events, seasonal needs, and long-term planning initiatives.

What You Bring

• Proven success managing a comprehensive facilities program in a school or similar campus setting.
• Strong technical acumen, including mechanical systems and BAS, with a hands-on approach when needed.
• Experience developing and inspiring high-performing facilities teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels, from skilled trades to school leadership.
• A proactive mindset, focused on service excellence, continuous improvement, and aligning facilities strategy with the schools mission.
• Financial and operational expertise, including budget oversight, vendor contracts, and project execution.

Position Summary

The Director of Facilities Operations is responsible for directing facilities maintenance operations of building(s) and property at a single unit. The Director of Facilities Operations manages the preventative maintenance and reactive repair of skilled trades, e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, utilities; and manages the hiring, training and supervision of staff, professionals and management. The Director of Facilities Operations manages a safe and efficient working environment, essential to the performance of the business. The Director may oversee construction work and often manages other core Sodexo services, and/or logistics of business/operations services, e.g., grounds keeping, laundry, food, security, inventory, mail, concierge services.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements

• Basic Education Requirement - Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• Basic Management Experience 5 years
• Basic Functional Experience - 5 years.

MUST HAVE

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of IFM leadership experience.
• Experience in comprehensive facilities program in a school or similar campus setting.
• Experience developing and inspiring high-performing facilities teams.
• Experience in directing facilities maintenance operations of building(s) and property at a single unit.
• Experience in mechanical systems and BAS.
• On Campus Apartment living required per the client, 2nd floor apartment located above the facilities maintenance shop.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

(Companies ATS Questions):

1. Do you have a Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
2. Do you have 5+ years of IFM leadership experience.
3. Do you have Experience in compensive facilities program in a school or similar campus setting.
4. Do you have Experience developing and inspiring high-performing facilities teams.
5. Do you have Experience in directing facilities maintenance operations of building(s) and property at a single unit.
6. Do you have Experience in mechanical systems and BAS.
7. Are you ok with On Campus Apartment living required per the client, 2nd floor apartment located above the facilities maintenance shop.
8. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.