Lead facilities operations for Tufts Medical Center, providing strategic oversight of plant operations, maintenance, life safety, regulatory compliance, capital planning, and infrastructure reliability across a complex academic medical center.
Lead and develop a high-performing facilities team while partnering with hospital leadership, clinical stakeholders, vendors, and support services to strengthen safety, patient care, operational efficiency, financial performance, and campus resilience.
About the job
In this senior leadership role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of facilities operations, from skilled trades and maintenance programs to staffing, safety, and compliance, across complex, high-impact environments. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure optimal building performance, and partner with internal stakeholders to drive strategic improvements and operational excellence.
Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.
Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary
What’s in it for you
- Lead large-scale facilities operations where your decisions directly impact safety, efficiency, and business continuity.
- Influence strategy and drive innovation by overseeing key infrastructure systems and service delivery.
- Build and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, development, and technical excellence.
- Play a pivotal role in construction planning, system upgrades, and long-term asset preservation.
- Gain visibility and collaboration opportunities with senior stakeholders across a broad operational landscape.
- Manage operational budgets and resources while aligning facilities strategy with organizational goals.
- Thrive in a purpose-driven environment that rewards leadership, problem-solving, and operational precision.
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience leading complex facilities operations, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and utility systems.
- Leadership skills with the skillset to manage, mentor, and inspire both frontline teams and management staff.
- Expertise in overseeing construction projects, capital improvements, and long- term infrastructure planning.
- Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, contracts, and resource allocation.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills to drive alignment and operational success across diverse teams.
Requirements
- Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Management Experience: 5-7 years
- Related Experience: 5-7 years
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.
Pay Range: $161585 - $209110
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
based on full-time equivalent
