Director, Facilities – Design

Sysco

. Oversee design projects for Sysco's global operations, including conceptual designs for new and renovated facilities .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $108,500 - $180,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing design projects for global operations, with a strong focus on food processing and distribution facilities. Proficient in leading teams, developing design standards, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Architectural, Engineering, Or Construction ManagementProcess Engineering Experience With A Focus On MeatRobust PC Skills: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Project, AutoCADKnowledge Of Construction Contracts, Including Lien And Bonding ProcessesFamiliarity With OSHA, PSM, And RMP Regulatory Guidelines

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Hard Skills

Process EngineeringFood Processing Facility DesignFood Distribution Facility DesignDesign Standards DevelopmentInterior DesignSpace PlanningConstruction ManagementProject ManagementTeam LeadershipRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentMotivationCollaborationCommunicationTraining Implementation

Tools & Technologies

CADCloud-Based Real Estate Portfolio ToolsEstimating ToolsMS Project

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Certification Or Licensure As An ArchitectProfessional Certification Or Licensure As An EngineerProfessional Certification Or Licensure As A Construction Project Manager

Industry Keywords

Industrial StructuresBuilding SystemsInsulated Metal Panel ConstructionAmmonia Refrigeration SystemsAutomatic Fire Protection SystemsHVAC SystemsMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsPlumbingWastewater Treatment Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee design projects for Sysco's global operations, including conceptual designs for new and renovated facilities
Lead activities of 8 Sysco direct employees across planning, preliminary design, layout iterations, RFP documentation, and final design coordination for multiple nationwide projects
Coordinate with and manage outside design professionals and consultants
Lead design teams for distribution, manufacturing, processing, and office facilities
Develop and maintain design and construction standards for distribution and manufacturing projects
Ensure facility designs reflect best operational practices, state-of-the-art materials and equipment, and corporate sustainability goals
Lead Interior Design and Space Planning for associate workspaces, furniture, finishes, lighting, audiovisual systems, and artwork
Collaborate with real estate, construction, and business teams on conceptual layouts and scenarios
Develop the organizational structure for construction and processing design projects
Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain outsourced and in-house design organization talent
Create and implement onboarding, training, and associate development plans
Plan and implement tools for design and construction teams, including CAD, project management, cloud-based real estate portfolio, and estimating tools
Develop and implement communications plans for design and construction professionals
Travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies in the US, Canada, Central America, and Europe

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Architectural, Engineering, or Construction Management required
Master's degree in a technical area or business preferred
Process engineering experience with a focus on meat required
Experience with food processing or food distribution facilities projects required
Experience successfully leading teams of professionals in a corporate setting required
Robust PC skills: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Project, and AutoCAD required
Knowledge of construction contracts, including lien and bonding processes required
Professional certification or licensure as an architect, engineer, or construction project manager preferred
Familiarity with industrial structures and building systems preferred, including insulated metal panel construction, ammonia refrigeration systems, automatic fire protection systems, HVAC and mechanical systems, electrical and lighting systems, plumbing, and wastewater treatment systems
Familiarity with OSHA, PSM, and RMP regulatory guidelines and programs preferred
Travel roughly 25% of the time
Valid Passport and Driver's License required
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to walk, crawl, crouch, climb ladders, and work at heights for inspection duties
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan
Benefits information available at SyscoBenefits.com
Hybrid work arrangement
Potential relocation package