Sodexo is seeking our Director of Facilities Operations to provide leadership at St. Mary's Parish in Annapolis, MD. Our successful candidate will build, and nurture exceptional client-partner relationships, be invested in the culture and campus events and have a presence on campus to show a strong commitment to the facility, staff, and students. This leader will champion the success of our facility, staff, and students, and show unwavering commitment to creating a supportive, high-performing environment that empowers every individual to thrive. This role will design and implement strategies that exceed expectations—proving to our client-partners that we are deeply invested in the long-term success of our students, faculty, and staff. This is a potential sale, and contingent offers will be made.
Partner with clients to unlock operational efficiencies and drive strategic business growth
Lead high-impact initiatives in Facilities Engineering to deliver measurable performance improvements
Mentor and develop team members while managing business operations and cultivating strong client relationships
Champion sustainability through innovative sourcing strategies and resource-reduction programs that minimize environmental impact
Build and inspire a diverse, high-performing team to deliver solutions that consistently exceed expectations
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:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Strategic Business Acumen: Demonstrated expertise in financial oversight, including deep understanding of profit and loss (P&L) management and budget optimization.
Customer-Centric Approach: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build lasting client relationships and deliver outstanding service experiences.
Inspirational Leadership: Strong leadership capabilities focused on mentoring, staff development, and cultivating high-performing, collaborative teams.
Facilities Management Excellence: Proven success in leading complex facilities operations, backed by measurable achievements and operational improvements.
Technical Proficiency: Robust knowledge across core systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, safety, architectural, landscaping, and energy management.
Certifications & Education: Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) designation preferred; bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field strongly desired.
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.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years