Resident District Manager

Sodexo is hiring our Resident District Manager (RDM) as the senior-most Sodexo leader overseeing a comprehensive Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) portfolio for Hobart and William Smith Colleges. This executive-level role is accountable for strategic direction, operational excellence, financial stewardship, and long-term partnership development across all facilities disciplines. The RDM will guide a large, unionized workforce and collaborate closely with campus leadership including C‑suite executives, trustees, and senior administrators to ensure the university’s built environment supports its academic mission, sustainability goals, and long-range capital strategy. This role requires a visionary IFM leader with deep expertise in complex operations, a strong command of financial and contractual governance, and the ability to influence decisions at the highest levels of the organization.

• Serve as the primary Sodexo executive liaison to university leadership, shaping long-term facilities strategy, operational priorities, and capital planning initiatives.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary IFM organization encompassing physical plant, custodial, grounds, environmental health & safety, energy management, and construction services.
• Oversee a combined operating and capital portfolio exceeding
• $9M annually, ensuring rigorous financial controls, forecasting accuracy, and contract compliance.
• Develop multi-year financial plans, lifecycle asset strategies, and capital investment recommendations aligned with client priorities and Sodexo performance commitments.
• Provide executive oversight for all facilities operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and high-performing campus environments.
• Lead complex construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects from concept through closeout, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and regulatory requirement
• Build and maintain trusted partnerships with C‑suite leaders, faculty, staff, students, and union representatives.

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.

• Extensive leadership experience (10+ years preferred) in Integrated Facilities Management, large-scale operations, or complex campus environments.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-million‑dollar operating and capital budgets with strong financial acumen.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with C‑suite campus executives, senior administrators, and unionized teams.
• Deep knowledge of facilities operations, construction management, asset management, and sustainability practices.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information for executive audiences.
• Track record of delivering operational excellence, driving organizational change, and building high-performing teams.

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