• Director - Facilities & Construction

    WESCO (Glenview, IL)


    As the Director - Facilities & Construction, you will oversee the strategic direction, operations, and management of Wesco’s facilities, leading a diverse team to ensure excellence in safety, sustainability, and customer service worldwide. You will be responsible for coordinating personnel and resources, establishing budgets, and implementing policies and procedures that support a robust functional infrastructure—driving consistent, high-impact delivery of large-scale initiatives.

    Responsibilities:

    + Lead the development and execution of a facilities and construction strategy aligned with organizational goals, while building and managing a high-performing, agile team

    + Oversee long-range capital planning and construction projects, balancing internal resources and external partnerships to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery

    + Drive operational initiatives across maintenance, security, space planning, and renovations, with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and guest satisfaction

    + Manage facilities budgets, conduct financial planning, and negotiate vendor contracts to ensure cost control and quality service delivery

    + Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, while leading risk mitigation, crisis response, and business continuity planning

    + Champion sustainability initiatives and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align facilities strategies with broader business objectives

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelors Degree – Construction Manufacturing and/or Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field required; Masters Degree preferred

    + 10 years experience in a senior management role overseeing global facilities’ operations and/or construction management

    + Strong leadership and people management skills with experience leading diverse, large-scale industrial facilities across domestic and international teams

    + Expertise in budget management, financial analysis and contract negotiations

    + In-depth knowledge of facility operations, maintenance best practices, and regulatory compliance

    + Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences

    + Strategic thinker with the ability to innovate, problem-solve, and drive change in a dynamic environment

    + Willingness to travel internationally

    + Ability to travel 50% - 75%

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    At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ​

     

    Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. ​

     

    Learn more about Working at Wesco here (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html) and apply online today!​

     

    Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.​

     

    _Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.​_

     

    _Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act._