Senior Facilities Operations Leader

Aramark; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark seeks an experienced Facilities Operations Director to lead multi-site maintenance, align services with client objectives, and drive cost efficiency while ensuring safety and compliance. You will oversee executives, managers, and front-line teams across complex facilities, coordinating with contractors and ensuring quality hospitality-focused delivery.

The role requires deep expertise in facilities management, lease terms, and leveraging IWMS/CMMS, IoT, and digital twin technologies to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience managing Facilities Operations in Corporate Office Settings.
• 10 years Management Experience.
• 10 years experience in facilities management, engineering or management of business/operations.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply property lease terms as well as client contracts.
• Experience in leveraging modern technology and data to drive business decisions i.e. IWMS/CMMS, IoT technology, digital twins, robotics etc.
• IFMA Membership and Certification Preferred (FMP, SFP, CFM)

Responsibilities

• Directs work of management team and front-line associates.
• Makes/influences employment decisions including hiring, promotions, development and performance management.
• Ensures individual and team performance meets objectives and client expectations.
• Provides overall direction and manages performance for all Facility and Maintenance Supervisors and front-line employees.
• Plans and leads daily team briefings.
• Direct point of contact for all Aramark and sub-contracted lines of services on behalf of client.
• Oversight of all work done on behalf of client to ensure quality control and hospitality focused delivery of all services.
• Plans, improves, and maintains owned and leased facilities and equipment.
• Provides strategic leadership and vision for departments.
• Directs, manages and coordinates with the functional authority for planning, organization, control and integration to ensure completion of projects.
• Oversee site utility systems (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, energy management, fire safety, life safety and grounds).
• Responsible for readiness to comply with Life Safety, OSHA, Air/Water preparation compliance, emergency response and document requirements.
• Ensures the Client follows all local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
• 24/7 response to building related emergencies.
• Client Relationship: develop/execute maintenance solutions; interface with Client, C-Suite Executives.
• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress.
• Ensure compliance with client contract and lease terms.

Skills

Facilities leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

IWMS/CMMS

IoT technology

Digital twins

Robotics

Job description

Aramark seeks an experienced Facilities Operations Director to lead multi-site maintenance, align services with client objectives, and drive cost efficiency while ensuring safety and compliance. You will oversee executives, managers, and front-line teams across complex facilities, coordinating with contractors and ensuring quality hospitality-focused delivery.

The role requires deep expertise in facilities management, lease terms, and leveraging IWMS/CMMS, IoT, and digital twin technologies to