Director - Facilities

Hard Rock Digital•Hollywood, FL

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hard Rock Digital is building the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. As Director - Facilities, you will own the end-to-end management of Hard Rock Digital’s physical workspace environment across our four office locations. Your primary focus will be our headquarters in Davie, Florida, where you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, security, and continuous improvement of the facility. You will also provide remote oversight and periodic on-site support for our other office spaces. You’ll be the go-to person for ensuring our workspaces are safe, efficient, and reflect the Hard Rock Digital brand. You’ll partner closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver a seamless facilities experience while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and group-level policies.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or director-level role
Proven track record of managing multi-site office environments (minimum 2 locations)
Deep knowledge of building systems, maintenance operations, and workplace safety standards (OSHA, ADA, fire codes)
Demonstrated experience in vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, and ongoing supplier management
Strong understanding of physical security operations including access control, CCTV, and incident management
Experience developing and maintaining Business Continuity Plans including risk assessment, testing, and stakeholder coordination
Proven ability to manage facilities budgets and deliver against financial targets
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership and partner cross-functionally
Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Must be able to obtain and maintain required state gaming licenses in applicable jurisdictions
Located in or willing to relocate to the Davie / Fort Lauderdale, FL area

Nice To Haves

Experience working with shared services models in large, multi-brand organizations
Knowledge of sustainability practices and energy management in commercial office environments
Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) is a plus
Experience managing facilities in a high-growth technology or digital-first company

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the headquarter building including building maintenance, space planning, office fit-outs, and day-to-day operational readiness
Manage preventive and reactive maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and general building systems
Ensure the workplace environment meets health, safety, and accessibility standards at all times
Develop and maintain facilities SOPs, emergency procedures, and evacuation plans
Lead office moves, expansions, and refurbishment projects from scoping through delivery
Act as the primary point of contact for building management and landlord relations at all sites
Source, negotiate, and manage contracts with third-party service providers including cleaning, maintenance, security, catering, and office supplies
Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and ensure SLAs are met across all service contracts
Manage RFP processes for new vendor engagements and contract renewals
Maintain a vendor register and ensure all suppliers meet Hard Rock Digital’s compliance, insurance, and licensing requirements
Oversee physical security operations including access control systems, CCTV, visitor management, and alarm monitoring across all locations
Manage relationships with on-site and contracted security personnel
Coordinate with IT on cybersecurity-related physical access controls and data security
Ensure compliance with HRD security requirements and group security policies
Lead security incident response, investigation, and reporting processes
Develop, maintain, and regularly test the Business Continuity Plan for all Hard Rock Digital office locations.
Conduct risk assessments for physical threats including natural disasters, power outages, and facility-related disruptions
Coordinate with stakeholders to align BCP strategies with group-level policies and best practices
Ensure disaster recovery provisions for critical workplace infrastructure are documented and actionable
Working with relevant stakeholders plan regular workplace BCP drills and tabletop exercises, documenting outcomes and driving continuous improvement
Manage the facilities budget across all locations
Provide regular budget and planning updates to leadership and relevant stakeholders
Produce monthly facilities reports covering maintenance activity, physical security incidents, vendor performance, and cost tracking
Partner with relevant stakeholders on forecasting, accruals, and purchase order management
Provide remote oversight and coordination for our remote offices to ensure operational consistency
Travel to remote offices on a periodic basis to conduct site inspections, support projects, and build relationships with local teams
Standardize facilities processes and reporting across all locations while accounting for local regulatory and operational requirements
Act as the escalation point for facilities issues at all sites