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You are a strategic, innovative Facilities/ Engineering Manager ready to help clients optimize their business!

Sodexo Energy and Resource is seeking a Facilities / Engineering Operations Manager II, for an Oil & Gas client in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The ideal candidate will maximize the value of the client’s assets, and achieve the operational and financial goals and objectives by developing, implementing, and executing an overall Strategic Plan for each property and the portfolio.

Are You the One?

Our clients depend on your expertise to help them to optimize their business. If you are a Strategic Facilities Manager who can develop innovative technical solutions while successfully managing key performance indicators to drive strong business results, this may be the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead coordination, delivery, and quality assurance of all maintenance services and adherence to the client’s expectations for standards and performance
  • Complete understanding of contract obligations by initiating audit & control systems to ensure statutory, policy, and contractual commitments are satisfied
  • Ensure customer focus within all areas of operational activities and maintenance of effective relationships with key client contacts
  • Develop financial plans and specific goals for cost control/reduction and ensure that these goals are met or exceeded
  • Provide leadership and guidance, advice, coaching, and direct support where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment, and recognition/reward
  • Develop and maintain relationships with facility team leaders driving the operational and strategic goals
  • Support effective business communications by providing advice and leadership while making a direct contribution during team meetings, client briefings, and monthly reporting
  • Ensure the portfolio is staffed by appropriately skilled personnel and teams, taking direct responsibility for the appointment of qualified personnel and an effective succession plan
  • Lead and support the IFM organization to develop a proactive approach to:
  • Drive a continuous improvement culture throughout the organization
  • Monitor sub-contractor's performance and manage key contract relationships
  • Ensure SLAs & KPI’s are achieved and aligned with contractual agreements
  • Identify and recommend remedial actions and process changes
  • Ensure all required policies and procedures are adopted and used on site
  • Ensure all work is completed to the highest standards
  • Comply with legislative, environmental, health, and safety requirements
  • Manage the client's assets in the most profitable and/or cost-effective manner and consistent with the management contract
  • Develop and maintain technical proficiency, industry knowledge, and communication skills to provide timely information on all property-specific issues as well as keep the client informed of important developments and trends in the property and facility management industry
  • Oversee and ensure the quality of all client reporting by standardizing systems and procedures that assure compliance with Asset Services reporting standards
  • Ensure that all matters/issues about human resources, legal, and risk management are coordinated and resolved
  • Oversee the budget preparation and development process
  • Recruit, manage, and train staff to ensure an understanding of standard operating policies and procedures and their role in achieving the Plan by operating the property to meet or exceed our client's objectives
  • Develop, mentor, and coach staff to achieve organizational sustainability and career growth
  • Drive innovation through the development of best practices, operational and service efficiency as well as the identification of industry trends and tools that would contribute to our operational excellence goals

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

  • a proven track record of successful Facilities Management leadership experience as demonstrated by articulated results and accomplishments;
  • Strong technical knowledge of the following: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, safety systems, architectural, landscape, and energy management;
  • demonstrated business and financial acumen with a strong P&L understanding; payroll oversight and budgetary oversight on some services;
  • exceptional customer service, relationship building, and communication skills;
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building;
  • Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) is a plus
  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields is preferred.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K, and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

Not the job for you?

At Sodexo, we offer Facilities Management positions in Corporate, Schools, Universities, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Health Care, and Senior Living locations across the United States. Continue your search for Facilities Management jobs.

Working for Sodexo:

How far will your ambition, talent, and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring, and career growth opportunities.


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.


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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