Facilities Director

Aramark; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark seeks a Facilities Director to lead the facility management teams, ensuring adherence to SOPs and improving operations across client and regulatory standards.

Requires 5–7 years in maintenance management, engineering know-how, strong leadership, and budget oversight to deliver safe, reliable facilities. Vendor management and client relations are key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 5–7 years of maintenance management experience.
• Knowledge of building systems (Electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life safety).
• Familiarity with regulatory and Joint Commission standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, administers and directs all maintenance and engineering activities, ensuring financial accountability and compliance with ARAMARK and client standards.
• Drives operational performance by conforming to ARAMARK and regulatory programs and implementing action plans.
• Ensures safety and regulatory compliance in facilities and local agencies.
• Oversees site utility systems including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and life safety.
• Manages vendor relationships and client interactions to identify service expansion opportunities.
• Directs Facility and Maintenance Supervisors and supports staff development and rounding.
• Manages forecasts, variance explanations, and capital budgets; ensures ISIS Pro module usage.
• Ensures contract obligations are met.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Facilities Director leads the facility management departments and applies technical expertise to evaluate Aramark's operating program standards, measures performance and recommends solutions in order to enhance or improve operations. Drives adherence to Aramark program standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Operations and Maintenance. Conducts research on the facilities industry to help Aramark remain competitive and innovative. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other departments to provide a unified approach to healthcare facility management.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, administers and directs all unit activities related to facility maintenance and engineering services, including ARAMARK and client financial accountability, and compliance with the standards established by ARAMARK, regulatory agencies and client.
• Delivers strong operational performance by executing against Aramark, client, government and other regulatory agency standards and programs, continually monitoring operations and completing assessments and necessary action plans to provide an optimal, proactive, safely operating facility maintenance program which drives patient satisfaction
• Ensures compliance with appropriate safety, Joint Commission and regulatory standards by appropriate local agencies
• Oversight of all site utility systems to include electrical, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, water treatment, energy management, fire safety, life safety and grounds
• Vendor management
• Interacts with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels of client organization, including conducting rounding. Identifies Aramark service expansion opportunities
• Provides overall direction and manages performance for all Facility and Maintenance Supervisors and front-line employees, ensuring employee development, engagement and compliance with human resource related policies and standards, including conducting applicable rounding
• Develops operational component forecasts and can explain variances
• Responsible for component's accounting functions and capital budget program
• Ensures consistent application and regular use of all ISIS Pro modules to properly manage the operation
• Ensures compliance with all contract obligations

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Requires 5-7 years of maintenance management experience
• License(s) for heating, piping and cooling work (such as S-1 or S2) preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred
• Knowledgeable of all regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong leadership abilities
• Requires profit and loss (P&L) experience
• Working knowledge and appropriate preventive maintenance of building systems (i.e., boilers, chillers, generators, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC/R)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated time management skills, resulting in the ability to manage multiple client relationships and prioritize time and resources accordingly
• Microsoft office programs
• Creative and flexible in demeanor and style to adapt to new situations in a constantly evolving, dynamic environment

About Aramark

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work -our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.comor connect with us onFacebook,InstagramandTwitter.