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Director of Facilities, Regional Operations Support

Sodexo
Des Moines, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Nov 2025

About the role

Role Overview

Join Sodexo’s Campus & Government Operations Support Team

Shape the experience. Elevate the standard. Grow into what comes next.

The Campus & Government Operations Support Team is composed of versatile, high-performing managers who are deployed to support new account start-ups and client locations experiencing staffing or operational transitions. In this role, you will step into interim leadership assignments, provide hands-on operational guidance, and help stabilize teams and service delivery — becoming a trusted resource and partner across multiple sites.

As part of this team, you’ll have the opportunity to accelerate your professional development by working in a variety of environments, service models, and client cultures. You’ll build a strong internal network, gain broad operational experience, and develop the strategic leadership skills needed to thrive as you advance within Sodexo.

This is a unique role for those who are curious, adaptable, and ready to take the next step in their career — while exploring the full range of growth paths Sodexo has to offer.

This position requires 100% travel, flexibility to work hours based on the needs of the business and a valid, clean driver's license.

What You'll Do

  • Provide interim leadership and operational oversight for Facilities Management services across campus, ensuring continuity and high performance during periods of transition
  • Lead, support, and develop facilities managers and frontline teams, fostering an accountable, safety-focused, and service-oriented culture
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with campus and client leadership, serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner
  • Conduct facility walkthroughs and inspections to proactively identify maintenance needs, assess building conditions, and ensure smooth execution of integrated facilities services
  • Oversee daily operations and long-term planning across multiple FM service lines, which may include maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, asset and project management, environmental services, grounds, and energy management
  • Manage operational and financial performance to meet client expectations, contractual commitments, and Sodexo business objectives
  • Represent Facilities Operations at senior leadership levels, communicating planning recommendations, operational updates, and strategic priorities

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.

What You Bring

  • Strong financial acumen, excellent budget reporting skills and discipline
  • Strong technical and software skills are critical to success in the role
  • Experience working with 3rd party contract is preferred
  • Senior level direction for all major facilities projects
  • The ability to interview, train and develop staff timely to assure succession planning
  • Demonstrated history of enhancing facilities goals and objectives, allocating resources, controlling operating expenses, and ensuring efficient operation of all departmental functions  
  • Experience leading renovation and construction projects and coordinate and engage architects and structural engineers
  • Experience managing operating expenses, construction projects, major renewal and replacement projects securing funding
  • Valid Driver's License, ability to drive, and clear background required
  • The ability to travel 100% of the time to assignments throughout the U.S. with rotation schedules being 10 days on, 4 days off or 5 days on, 2 days off depending on the needs of the business

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

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