Facilities / Engineering Operations Manager 2
Sodexo

Job Info

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Unit Description:

Sodexo Senior Living is looking to hire a qualified Facilities Operations Manager in Washington, DC, with a strong Maintenance background. This community is a large campus consisting of multiple buildings on 16 acres. This is an award-winning retirement community-complete with fun, holistic wellness programs and access to world-class medical services. More than a must-see, it's a must-experience! The successful candidate will possess skills in building engineering and exceptional verbal and written communication.

This candidate will contribute to leading the community in the disciplines of engineering and grounds. This manager must have excellent interpersonal skills, enjoy working with seniors and managing people, and will work collaboratively with several generations in the workplace to make every day a better day for our clients and residents.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A current Professional MD 1st Class Engineer license.
• An exceptional technical understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• the ability to make proper judgment decision regarding equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of construction codes, health and safety regulations, physical security, budgeting, basic contracting officer responsibilities, supervision and motivation of personnel, and ability to learn quickly local District of Columbia regulations regarding the maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Possess a sound working knowledge of communication and information technology networks, to include security, storage, and management of IT systems that support both hard-wired and mobile platforms.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with residents, seniors, visitors, staff, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Demonstrate the ability to use computers for word processing, data management, and telecommunications.
• Prior honorable military service as an engineering officer
• knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems.

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ensures maintenance of physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utility systems, and grounds are in operative and safe working condition at all time.
• Responsible for constant state of readiness to comply with Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness survey inspections, preparation, and document requirements.
• Probes potential problems and apprises Director of status on resolution of problems or issues, using appropriate Sodexo resource when necessary.
• Supervises day-to-day work activities by delegating authority, assigning and prioritizing maintenance activities and monitoring operating standards.
• Assists in the development of new business service(s) for the client and implements the service program(s).
• Establishes a safe work environment for employees by providing safety-related training and equipment maintenance and by ensuring compliance with Sodexo safety and loss prevention programs and with standards and procedures for the handling and storage of hazardous materials and/or waste.
• Manages the budget by controlling costs (e.g. labor, inventory, equipment, materials), complying with budget requirements and adjusting when necessary

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Position Summary:

Back up to GM; 2nd in command;
Supervises the account as the #2 manager and has full responsibility including supervision of other managers. Responsible for entire account when the Director of Facilities Ops is not present.
Two scenarios for this position in Univ.:
A) Has all facilities rolling up - Custodial / maintenance and grounds, and FM who reports to GM; very large integrated operation.
B) Mega account - multiple managers of maintenance; PM function; other specific managers - unifying position.

Key Duties
- Manage other managers; manage by walking around (rounding); Staffs, trains, and is responsible for employee development
- client interface;
- payroll oversight;
- budgetary oversight on some services;
- Oversees and coordinates projects
- Manages work orders/CMMS
- Manages mechanicals (i.e. HVAC)
- Manages QA and Safety

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 5 years

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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