Title: Director of Facilities
Amarillo, TX, US, 79117
Job Description
The Director of Facility Operations is the primary site leader for Aramark at the client site. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations with a dotted line to the Executive Director of Facilities and Asset Management, this role is responsible for the 24/7 facility operations of a high-density, potential 3,000-person residential community.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance.
- Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how to execute. Reward and recognize employees.
- Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship. Demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model.
- Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress.
- Adopt Aramark process and systems.
- Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements.
- Deliver client and company financial targets
- Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees.
- Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facility Management, or a related technical field. FMP (Facility Management Professional) or SFP (Sustainability Facility Professional) certification is highly preferred. Combination of education and experience will also be considered.
- Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of management experience in large-scale residential campuses, corporate housing, or high-density hospitality environments (3,000+ occupants).
- Multi-Site Experience: Proven track record of managing a "Mother Site" while simultaneously standing up additional satellite locations.
- Technical Expertise: Strong mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) knowledge with specific experience in water treatment/softening and high-efficiency air filtration.
- Data Proficiency: Expert-level experience with CMMS and project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, Asset Essentials).
- Communication: Exceptional ability to lead in a high-pressure, "mission-critical" environment where AI data center timelines dictate housing needs.
- Environmental Agility: Experience managing facilities in extreme climates (high wind, dust, extreme heat) is a significant plus.
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Nearest Major Market: Amarillo