SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES-TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

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

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SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES-TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Position Title:SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES-TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

SSC Services for Educationis known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education isa Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

Job Summary

We're seeking a dynamic Facilities Director to oversee all aspects of campus facilities operations, including Maintenance, Custodial, Grounds, and Central Plant Operations. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll serve as the primary partner to our higher education client, driving operational excellence while creating a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Key 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.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Facilities management experience within higher education, healthcare, large campuses, or similarly complex environments.
• Experience overseeing central plant operations and infrastructure systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent leadership experience.
• Professional certifications such as FMP, CFM, LEED, or related credentials are a plus.

Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.