FACILITIES DIRECTOR

Position Title: FACILITIES DIRECTOR
SALARY: $125,000 - $130,000
Pay Grade: 16
Other Forms of Compensation: BONUS
ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.
This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
The Facilities Director is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) services at a large, complex, multi-service site. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient operations while delivering exceptional client service, maintaining financial performance, and driving continuous improvement across all service lines. The role includes a dotted-line partnership with Dining & Catering Operations to ensure a seamless end-user experience.
Operational Leadership
- Provide oversight of all IFM services including hard services, soft services, and workplace services. Ensure consistent execution of SOW, PM programs, and reactive services.
- Drive operational consistency and service quality.
Client Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary client interface. Build strong stakeholder relationships. Lead weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings. Manage escalations and ensure proactive communication.
Financial Management
- Own P&L performance including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. Drive cost savings and manage change orders. Ensure financial discipline and reporting accuracy.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Lead incident investigations and promote a strong safety culture.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing team. Establish accountability, support hiring, and drive engagement and retention.
Vendor Management
- Manage vendor performance, enforce SLAs, and optimize vendor utilization and cost efficiency.
Work Order & Asset Management
- Ensure PM compliance, WO backlog control, and CMMS data integrity. Maintain asset registry and lifecycle planning.
Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Lead capital projects, MAC work, and process improvements. Drive innovation and standardization.
Dining & Catering (Dotted Line)
- Partner with Dining & Catering leadership to align services and enhance user experience. Support event coordination and ensure operational alignment.
Success Metrics
- KPI performance, budget adherence, safety results, client satisfaction, team engagement, and operational consistency.
Qualifications
- 8–12+ years facilities experience, leadership in complex IFM environments, strong financial acumen, client-facing skills, and safety knowledge.
Apply to ESFM Services today!
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Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ESFM.pdf
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.
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