Head of Facilities Operations & Workplace Experience

Sodexo Group; San Ramon, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo invites a senior leader to oversee facilities operations across eight sites in the East Bay, with responsibility for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and utilities. The Executive Director will lead seven managers, shape strategy, and ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability in a union environment.

The role emphasizes construction planning, capital improvements, and long-term asset preservation, while collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive performance and value.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex facilities operations (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Strong leadership to mentor frontline teams and management.
• Experience overseeing construction projects and capital improvements.
• Financial acumen with budget, contracts, and resources.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities operations across multiple sites and services.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and drive operational excellence.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to implement strategic improvements.
• Guide construction planning, system upgrades, and asset preservation.
• Manage budgets and resources to align with facilities strategy.

Skills

Facilities ops

Leadership

Construction projects

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sodexo invites a senior leader to oversee facilities operations across eight sites in the East Bay, with responsibility for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and utilities. The Executive Director will lead seven managers, shape strategy, and ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability in a union environment.

The role emphasizes construction planning, capital improvements, and long-term asset preservation, while collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive performance and value.