Director – Facilities & Design

Company:  

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Sales Territory:  

None

Zip Code:

77077

Travel Percentage:  

Up to 50%

Compensation Range:

$108,500.00 - $180,800.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.  

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence at the Houston, TX corporate office Monday through Wednesday each week. Please note that on-site requirements may increase based on business needs. A relocation package may be offered.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director, Facilities Design is responsible for overseeing design projects for Sysco's global operations. Sysco Corporation's facilities design function is responsible for the conceptual design of new and renovated facilities including floorplans, site plans, and elevations. The design function works closely with Supply Chain Engineering, Construction, Finance, and Operations to develop facility designs that best meet the needs of the individual business units. The Sysco design team then collaborates with and directs outsourced architectural and engineering design teams to develop signed and sealed construction documents to be used for permitting and field operations. The Sysco design team is responsible for archiving and maintaining current all facility A/E and material handling system documents for all operations.

Sysco's portfolio of real estate holdings includes over 250 major owned and leased properties (primarily distribution centers, processing plants, and office facilities) as well as over 500 minor owned and leased properties (primarily shuttle yards and remote domicile yards). Sysco's owned properties comprise over 42 million square feet of improved space.

Sysco Corporation's capital plan includes approximately 20 major active projects per year and multiple reconfigurations and reworks projects. The Director, Facilities Design will foster a collaborative environment where all necessary stakeholders are involved in facility design projects to meet the current and projected needs of Sysco's business units.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the activities of 8 Sysco direct employees who work closely with the business units, supply chain engineering and the construction group in planning, preliminary design, layout iterations RFP (request for proposal) documentation and final design coordination for multiple projects nationwide.
• Coordinate with and manage multiple outside design professionals and consultants on an as-needed basis.
• Lead design teams responsible for distribution facilities.
• Develop and maintain design and construction standards for Sysco distribution projects.
• Ensure that DC (distribution center) designs are current with best operational practices and incorporate state of the art materials and equipment.
• Ensure corporate goals related to sustainability are achieved in terms of facility designs.
• Lead design teams responsible for manufacturing and processing facilities design including meat and seafood processing, fruit and vegetable processing, blending and filling operations, and packaging lines.
• Develop and maintain unique design and construction standards for Sysco manufacturing projects.
• Ensure that manufacturing designs are current with best operational practices and incorporate state of the art materials and equipment.
• Ensure corporate goals related to sustainability are achieved in terms of facility designs.
• Lead design teams responsible for office facilities including corporate offices, shared business services offices, call centers, and remote offices supporting all Sysco businesses and operations.
• Lead the Interior Design and Space Planning team in support of interior designs for all Sysco projects (DC, manufacturing, office) in regards to associate workspace design, furniture selection, interior finishes, interior lighting, audiovisual systems, and artwork.
• Collaborate with the real estate, construction, and business teams to develop conceptual layouts and scenarios.
• Develop the best organizational structure to execute construction and processing design projects.
• Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain top-talent individuals to staff the design organization whether they are outsourced or in-house direct-hire team members.
• Create onboarding, training, and ongoing associate development plans and ensure that they are successfully implemented.
• Create and develop plans related to the necessary tools needed by design and construction teams to be successful. This includes but is not limited to CAD software and hardware, Project Management software and hardware, cloud-based real estate portfolio software, and tools for project estimating.
• Create and successfully implement plans for communicating information to all design and construction professionals including the strategic vision, tactical information related to current plans and projects, and means for associates to communicate with each other as well as upstream.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• A Bachelors's degree in Architectural, Engineering, or Construction Management is required.
• Masters degree in technical area or business preferred
• Process engineering experience required with a focus on meat is required

Experience

• Experience with food processing or food distribution facilities projects required
• Experience successfully leading teams of professionals in a corporate setting required

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Professional certification or licensure as an architect, engineer, or construction project manager is preferred
• Robust PC skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Project and AutoCAD) required
• 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 is preferred
• Familiarity with OSHA, PSM (platform-specific model), and RMP (Risk Management Plan) regulatory guidelines and programs preferred
• Knowledge of construction contracts including lien and bonding processes required

Physical Demands

• Position requires travel roughly 25% of the time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• An employee will be required to walk, crawl, crouch, climb ladders and be comfortable with heights in order to perform inspection duties

Working Conditions

• This position should be performed at the corporate facility
• Must be able to travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies, which include locations in the US, Canada, Central America, and Europe. Valid Passport and Driver's License required

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OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

11/28/2026