Director of Facilities and Engineering
Core
Lead all arena building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety) and central plant operations to ensure facility readiness for major live events.
Role type
Director of Facilities and Engineering
Builds
Operational reliability and safety for large-scale entertainment venues and arenas
Domain
Live events and sports venues
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
HVAC systems expertise, central plant operations, Building Automation Systems (BAS), preventative maintenance program management, capital project lifecycle management, vendor relationship management, budget monitoring, OSHA compliance, incident response planning, team leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in large-scale commercial venues (arenas, stadiums, airports), bilingual in English and Spanish
Technologies
Building Automation Systems (BAS), CMMS platforms
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight of all arena building systems; Serve as technical lead for central plant operations; Oversee operation and optimization of the Building Automation System (BAS); Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex mechanical and infrastructure issues; Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs; Ensure facility readiness for all events; Lead initiatives to improve system performance, energy efficiency, and operational reliability; Partner on long-term infrastructure planning and capital projects; Lead and manage facilities engineering staff; Establish safety committee and monthly meetings; Manage vendor relationships and service contracts; Monitor departmental budgets, maintenance costs, and operational efficiencies
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight