Director Facilities - Palo Alto, CA

A Fresh Approach To Great Results.

Charlotte-based Compass Group North America is the leading Support Services and hospitality management company with more then $8.2 billion in revenues in 2007. Its parent company, UK-based Compass Group PLC was ranked the 13th largest employer by Fortune magazine in 2007. It has worldwide revenues of $20.2 billion.  Our vision for success is a powerful one – to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business – from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to support services, to catering and vending. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it’s our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success.

Crothall Services Group provides Facilities management services to over 500 hospitals, colleges, schools, and businesses throughout the US and Canada. Formed in 1991, annual sales exceed $600 million. Our people are our most important asset. Building their skills and careers means that we can better support our customers and meet the challenge of future growth. Come with energy and passion, and we’ll teach you the business. Grow with us.

Job Description
Exciting opportunity to provide leadership within a company that offers best quality service in the industry. As the Director of Facilities you will administer and direct programs to manage building maintenance, utilities, grounds, and equipment.  Additionally, you will coordinate construction and renovation programs.  This position reports to Crothall Facilities Regional Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Plans, organizes, and controls functions and activities of plant operations and building renovations.
  • Provides oversight for location facilities services.
  • Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures. 
  • Monitors flow and quality of work to assure timely completion of workload and adherence to facility’s standards and regulations using computerized programs for preventive and corrective maintenance, construction projects, financial management and energy controls.
  • Prepares and manages departmental budgets, including utilities energy savings program.
  • Manages and insures regulatory compliance.
  • Provide guidance, training and motivation to staff.
  • Successfully provide effective client rapport to build a mutually beneficial business relationship.
  • Monitors work performance and prepares and/or reviews performance evaluations for assigned personnel.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related equivalent experience preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years engineering maintenance experience at director or assistant director level.
  • Experience in project and construction management preferred. 
  • Must have working knowledge of CMMS, NFPA, OSHA and state/local regulatory agencies.

Great People. Great Service. Great Results.
At Compass Group, The Americas Division, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you’re looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group, The Americas Division is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry’s best.

Achieving leadership in the support services industry
Compass Group, The Americas Division is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V

Candidates must apply online at  www.compassgroupcareers.com
Job ID number :  BDT0518102612.

 

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