Vice President, Design & Construction - SL

Sodexo Group; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 181,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! Sports & Leisure North America seeks a client-facing Vice President of design and construction to provide strategic and operational leadership for designing, building, and maintaining Sodexo Live! facilities in close collaboration with our clients.

The role drives end-to-end capital projects from design through construction and opening, coordinating with Sodexo Live! and Sodexo teams to align budgets, timelines, and quality standards while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of management experience.
• 10 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, construction, purchasing & capital development initiatives across Sodexo Live!.
• Direct end-to-end capital projects from design delivery to opening.
• Oversee financials, supply chain, and construction with support of Sodexo Live! and Sodexo functions.
• Ensure safety and quality construction processes and regulatory compliance across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Organizational skills

Project management systems

Analytical skills

Finance & budgets

People leadership

Creative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal.

A client-facing executive responsible for leading design, construction, purchasing & capital development initiatives across Sodexo Live! The role manages multiple projects from concept and design through construction and opening

About the job

The Vice President, design & construction Sodexo Live! Sports & Leisure North America is the leading role providing strategic and operational leadership in designing, building and maintaining the Sodexo Live! facilities in close partnership with our clients.

The Vice President, design & construction is responsible for driving end to end all major capital projects from design delivery controlling, financials, supply chain and construction with the support of the Sodexo Live! and Sodexo function

Provides strategic vision and direction, leading organization or its business function. Oversees area of responsibility, directing the responsibilities of employees. Holds management accountability for a business, division, major geography, corporate function or major corporate sub-function. Develops, establishes and approves long-term vision and strategy for the area managed. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and / or indirect reports. The scope of responsibility includes the entire organization and / or selected line of business / business entity.

Pay Range: $181220 - $281380

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What’s in it for you

• Act as a solution designer for new build or existing spaces to deliver efficiency and quality
• Assess the needs for remodeling, upgrades, transformation based on operational reviews and clients’ expectations.
• Build capital projects on all aspects (design, financials, supply chain, project plan) for CEO / CFO reviews.
• Actively lead the construction, refurbishment, or remodeling of locations.
• Lead the Facility Designer to write specifications, select bidders, award contracts and final approval of work performed on all building and grounds contracts, and work with engineers in correcting problems.
• Oversee the installations/reconfigurations of equipment to meet opening locations needs.
• Ensure consistency in operational reports and analysis setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations and conclusions as well as mitigation plans.
• Provide the expertise in global sourcing, strategic alliances, and rigorous decision making to leverage internal and external resources for producing new and existing products.
• Ensure consistent robust management and tracking of PO systems and catalog distribution.
• Ensure that the design of all new products are cost optimized meeting regulatory and client requirements.
• Manage team’s performance and professional development.
• Lead safety and quality construction processes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable construction and safety regulations.
• Monitor and ensure that all construction plans are made in accordance to regulations.

What you’ll bring

• Leadership & Business Acumen – Proven ability to develop and execute large-scale projects
• Client & Stakeholder Management – Strong relationship management at all levels and negotiation skills with clients, partners, vendors
• Strong organizational, presentation, public speaking, written and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with project management systems
• Strong analytic skills
• Management/ownership of department financials including profit-loss, budgets, and forecast responsibilities
• Ability to motivate and influence employees, peers, and other staff
• Ability to promote and participate in team environment concepts, as well as function independently
• Excellent people leadership skills
• Creative mindset

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 10 years
• Related Experience: 10 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.