Overview

A leading provider of integrated facilities management services is seeking an experienced Facilities District Manager to oversee a portfolio of campus accounts across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi. The ideal candidate will bring deep operational expertise, strong financial acumen, and proven ability to manage C-suite relationships and multi-million dollar contracts.

This role requires a strategic leader with an executive presence and a solutions-driven mindset to influence clients, manage high-profile finances, and optimize complex facilities operations. Higher Education experience is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary representative for multiple campus facilities management accounts within the assigned region.

• Lead operations with expertise in mechanical systems, building operations, asset management, and skilled trades.

• Manage client relationships at the executive/C-suite level and foster long-term strategic partnerships.

• Drive financial performance across accounts, including oversight of budgeting, forecasting, and contract profitability.

• Develop, negotiate, and execute contract amendments and ensure full compliance with all contractual obligations.

• Act as an innovative thought leader to continually improve service delivery and client satisfaction.

• Provide leadership to a distributed team of managers, supervisors, and front-line staff across the region.

• Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability across campus facilities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Minimum of 7 years experience in a Director-level or higher Facilities Management leadership role (ex: District Manager, Regional Manager, VP of Facilities).

• Proven success managing multi-site facilities operations with responsibility for mechanical systems, asset management, building operations, and skilled trades.

• Demonstrated financial acumen, including experience managing large budgets and influencing financial outcomes.

• Strong background in negotiating and writing contract amendments.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build trust and influence senior stakeholders.

• Track record of problem-solving in complex Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) environments.

• Willing and able to reside in-region (TX, LA, AR, or MS) and travel across assigned sites.

Preferred:

• Experience with Higher Education facilities management strongly preferred.

• Background in delivering IFM services for public or private campus environments.

Why This Role?

• Lead high-profile campus accounts with executive visibility.

• Influence long-term client partnerships and drive business growth.

• Opportunity to impact student experience and learning environments through innovative FM solutions.

• Collaborative culture with strong leadership support.

• Competitive compensation with relocation assistance available.

 

 

BSD Business Consulting
recruiting@bsdbusinessconsulting.com
203-457-6554