Director - Facilities Operations

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Facilities Director to support a life sciences client in Millsboro, DE
. This is a temporary position estimated to last 6 months. In this role, you will lead facilities and maintenance engineering operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient service delivery across a large-scale site. You will oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and capital projects. The position requires close collaboration with client leadership and Sodexo teams to ensure operational excellence.

This role demands strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and a proactive, customer‑focused approach.

• Lead all facilities operations across a large campus (48 acres under roof / 65 acres total), including maintenance, engineering, and workplace services
• Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of preventive, corrective, and project maintenance using CMMS systems (SAP/Maximo)
• Manage all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs, including regulatory compliance, audits, incident investigations, safety training, and risk mitigation initiatives
• Direct vendors, contractors, and frontline teams, including staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with GMP, OSHA, environmental regulations, and site-specific safety and quality standards
• Monitor KPIs, conduct site inspections, and provide regular performance updates to client and Sodexo leadership

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.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in facilities management or engineering
• Strong technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building systems
• Experience managing facilities operations, EHS programs, and maintenance projects in complex environments
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms (SAP, Maximo) and performance metrics tracking
• Strong business acumen with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to lead teams with a focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience – 5 years

Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years

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.