Vice President of Operations

ESFM

Salary: $195,000 - $200,000 / year

Pay Grade: 18

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus potential, monthly car allowance

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.

Job Summary:

ESFM is seeking a highly accomplished, strategic, and people-focused Vice President of Operations to serve as the executive leader responsible for the Oil & Gas Company account. This position carries full responsibility for the operational, financial, client relationship, and talent performance of one of ESFM's most significant integrated facilities management portfolios. The Vice President of Operations will provide executive oversight for all service lines, including Hard Services, Soft Services, Food Services, Workplace Experience, Capital Projects, Facilities Engineering, Financial Management, Forecasting, Budgeting, Business Development Opportunities, and Operational Excellence initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Leadership & Strategic Direction

• Lead the Oil & Gas Company account, providing strategic oversight across locations, business units, and services.

• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with client and ESFM goals.

• Serve as the primary executive contact and operational leader.

• Drive standardization, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• Partner with client leadership to deliver solutions that support evolving business needs.

• Identify growth opportunities, service enhancements, and value creation while supporting safety, employee engagement, and financial performance.

Operational Leadership

• Provide executive oversight for all integrated facilities management services across the portfolio, including:

Hard Services

• Facility maintenance, engineering, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

• Reliability-centered maintenance, asset lifecycle management, energy/sustainability programs, and critical environment operations.

Soft Services

• Custodial, landscaping, waste/recycling, reception, mailroom, logistics, and workplace experience services.

Food Services

• Corporate and executive dining, catering, hospitality, food safety, and service quality initiatives.

Projects & Capital Programs

• Capital planning, renovations, transitions, project governance, risk management, and multi-site project portfolios.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain executive-level client relationships.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Oil & Gas Company leadership.

• Lead business reviews, ensure contractual performance, and drive customer satisfaction.

• Resolve complex operational issues and identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and added client value.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Facilities Management, Operations Management, Hospitality Management, or related discipline.

• Minimum 15 years of progressive operations leadership experience.

• Minimum 10 years leading large, complex, multi-site service operations.

• Significant experience managing integrated facilities management programs.

• Demonstrated success managing large P&L responsibilities and multimillion-dollar budgets.

• Experience leading hard services, soft services, food services, and project management functions.

• Proven success managing executive-level client relationships.

• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams.

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.

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:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1545590

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