Senior Director, Construction Management - Service Operations

Sodexo • Atlanta, GA • 2h ago

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking an accomplished Senior Director, Construction Management - Service Operations to lead our North America Project Management team within the Energy & Construction group. Our successful leader will have a minimum of 10+ years of experience in Construction Management including design build projects. Estimating construction projects in dining service areas and commercial kitchens on campus is a plus. In this highly visible leadership role, you will guide construction strategies and execution across a diverse portfolio of food service, infrastructure renewal, capital improvement, and energy projects. You'll shape construction management capabilities across multiple business units, drive continuous improvement, and ensure exceptional project delivery for clients in Education, Healthcare, Business & Industry, and Government markets. This is a virtual role with approximately 30% travel across the United States.

What You'll Do

Oversee the drafting, review, and managing construction contracts, scopes of work, amendments, and change orders to ensure clarity, completeness, and alignment with project objectives.

Lead a national team of construction project managers delivering food service, infrastructure and renewal projects across multiple market segments.

Oversee development of business case solutions, ensuring alignment of design, development, rollout, and resource planning.

Maintain deep knowledge of construction industry trends and integrate insights into Sodexo's offer portfolio and business strategy.

Ensure efficient, scalable project delivery processes that drive superior client value and operational excellence.

Build strong internal partnerships and service-level agreements to support client needs and navigate Sodexo's organizational landscape

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.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree or 15+ years of construction management experience, including at least 10 years in leadership roles.

Proven experience managing food service construction projects; background in infrastructure renewal or energy-related construction is highly beneficial.

Strong organizational agility, critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and comfort operating in ambiguity.

Demonstrated consultative leadership style with a drive for change and deep technical construction knowledge.

Professional credentials such as LEED AP, PMP, state contractor licensing, or CEM (or willingness to obtain state contractor licenses).

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. 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. If you need assistance with the application process, please completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) .

Qualifications & Requirements

MinimumEducation Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 10 years

MinimumFunctional Experience - 10 years in construction or related field

System ID 988239

Category Engineering

Employment Status Full-Time

Exempt

Posted Range $153230 to $202180

Company : Segment Desc UNIVERSITIES

Remote

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