Facility Operations Manager

Legends Global•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Legends/ASM Global is hiring a Facility Operations Manager for Victory Heights Arena and Sports Performance Center (ASPC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on the University of Pittsburgh campus. The 3,600-seat multipurpose arena hosts university athletics, ceremonies, concerts, exhibitions, camps, conferences, and other events. The manager is responsible for the safe, efficient operation, maintenance, and readiness of the Petersen Events Center and ASPC. Working with the Director of Operations, this role coordinates facility logistics and supports daily activities and major events. It works with building engineers, contractors, inspectors, designers, administrators, event personnel, vendors, and tenants, and serves as a visible facility contact. During large-scale events, the manager liaises with building engineers and event teams to address operational needs in real time and support a safe, seamless experience.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or college degree.
Comfort using forklifts, pallet jacks, lifts, and ladders.
Basic ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, and building blueprints.
Working knowledge of shipping and receiving, dock operations, or logistics.
Combination of training and experience in building and event management.
Ability to work independently with good judgment, solid work ethic, schedule flexibility, and effective communication skills.
Flexibility to work extended or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency recalls, as required.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
Possess or acquire a CPR card and renew it every two years.

Nice To Haves

Experience with scheduling software such as INFOR or WEB TMA.
Ability or willingness to learn A/V fundamentals to support live events.

Responsibilities

Manage four Building Engineers, including approving timesheets and time-off requests, preparing weekly schedules, and holding regular meetings with the lead building engineer.
Enter and prioritize corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance, and special departmental work orders in the TMA System.
Source, order, and receive repair parts, building and office supplies, durable goods, tools, and equipment.
Support event staff on event days and review event riders in advance to ensure engineering and building needs are met.
Oversee the Housekeeping Manager and ensure the building, including team practice areas, is maintained in presentable condition.
Serve as the building point of contact for vendors, contractors, service providers, drivers, and tenants, including athletics, foodservice, and merchandising.
Ensure building operations and practices comply with OSHA, NFPA, applicable laws and regulations, procedures, and university guidelines.
Schedule required annual inspections and preventative maintenance visits for building assets, including fire protection, telescopic seating, and scissor lifts.
Maintain professional working relationships with clients, students, employees, patrons, staff, service providers, vendors, and contractors.
Manage and distribute the monthly building schedule and act as the main contact for building outages, closures, and schedule disruptions.
Serve as the facility liaison during large-scale events, coordinating with building engineers and event teams to address immediate operational needs.