Director of Facilities and Engineering

ASM Global•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global is seeking a Director of Facilities and Engineering to provide leadership and oversight of all arena building systems, including HVAC, BAS, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems. This role serves as the technical lead for central plant operations and oversees the Building Automation System (BAS) and facility monitoring systems. The Director will lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex mechanical and infrastructure issues, develop and manage preventative maintenance programs, and ensure facility readiness for all events. They will also lead initiatives to improve system performance, energy efficiency, and operational reliability, partner on long-term infrastructure planning and capital projects, and lead and manage facilities engineering staff. Additionally, the role involves establishing a safety committee, managing vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring compliance with safety standards, supporting emergency response planning, and monitoring departmental budgets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
10–15 years of experience in facilities, engineering, or building operations
Strong technical expertise in HVAC systems, central plant operations, and Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems
Experience with preventative maintenance programs, CMMS platforms, and vendor management
Proven leadership experience managing technical teams
Experience managing budgets, contracts, and capital projects
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in large-scale commercial or complex venues such as arenas, stadiums, airports, hospitals, or entertainment facilities preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight of all arena building systems, including HVAC, BAS, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems
Serve as the technical lead for central plant operations, including chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, pumps, and controls
Oversee operation and optimization of the Building Automation System (BAS) and facility monitoring systems
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex mechanical and infrastructure issues
Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs to ensure system reliability and performance
Ensure facility readiness for all events, including University Basketball games, concerts, and special events
Maintain proper environmental conditions across all arena spaces, including suites, concourses, and team areas
Lead initiatives to improve system performance, energy efficiency, and operational reliability
Partner on long-term infrastructure planning, capital projects, and lifecycle management of major systems
Lead and manage facilities engineering staff, including technicians, and operators
Establish safety committee and monthly meetings to review incidents and document per Legends SOP’s.
Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and external engineering partners and coordination with the University Facilities Department on all building repairs and budget allocation
Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA regulations, and building codes
Support emergency response planning and lead infrastructure-related incident response
Monitor departmental budgets, maintenance costs, and operational efficiencies