Director of Facility Operations

Director of Facilities Operations

Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference. Sodexo is seeking an experienced Director of Facilities Operations to lead facilities management services for UH Lake West Medical Center and Tripoint Medical Center. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of facilities maintenance, building operations, safety programs, and regulatory compliance across both locations. This position also plays a critical role in staff leadership, regulatory readiness, and operational planning, often partnering closely with internal leadership, clinical teams, and external agencies.

What You'll Do

• Direct daily facilities operations across two hospital campuses, ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant environment.
• Lead and manage skilled trades teams across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance, including hiring, training, and performance oversight.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs, work orders, repairs, and capital asset lifecycle planning using CMMS systems.
• Ensure compliance with life-safety, DNV, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
• Oversee vendor relationships, service contracts, and construction or renovation projects when applicable.
• Develop budgets, manage costs, and support financial planning related to facilities operations.

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 :

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience 5 years