Operations Manager, Facilities & Building Management

Bric Arts Media•Brooklyn, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

BRIC seeks an Operations Manager, Facilities & Building Management to oversee the day-to-day facilities operations across BRIC House, 75 Rockwell, and additional sites. Reporting to the Associate Director, Operations, this role supervises custodial and public safety staff, coordinates with external vendors and the facilities management company, and ensures BRIC's venues remain safe, clean, and operationally ready to support the organization's programs and events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus 4+ years in facilities management, building operations, or venue operations
Working knowledge of building systems, BMS operation, fire safety, and health and safety compliance requirements
Experience supervising custodial, public safety, or other building operations staff
Demonstrated ability to coordinate vendors, track work orders, and manage multiple facility priorities simultaneously
Strong communication skills and ability to serve as a reliable point of contact for staff, vendors, and partner organizations
An emotionally intelligent, values- and results-driven leader who can inspire staff and collaborate across departments and at all levels of the organization
Brings experience operationalizing equity within the operations

Nice To Haves

A passion for BRIC’s support of the arts in Brooklyn and a deep commitment to building community, igniting learning and making change through the arts and creativity.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day facilities operations at BRIC House, 75 Rockwell, and additional sites ensuring buildings are clean, safe, and operationally ready
Serve as the primary internal point of contact for facilities needs across BRIC staff and stakeholders
Track work order requests and conduct weekly check-ins with the external facilities management company
Operate the on-site BMS (Building Management System) and respond to building issues as they occur
Identify facility issues and coordinate vendor responses for routine repairs and maintenance within established procedures
Ensure physical plant, infrastructure, and equipment support the robust calendar of internal and client based live events
Supervise the Senior Public Safety Officer and Building Custodians; coordinate custodial and security schedules across BRIC venues
Ensure custodial coverage for events, programs, and daily operations in coordination with the Operations Manager, Events & Revenue
Oversee the Fire Warden program and ensure compliance with building safety procedures and policies
Coordinate with public safety staff to maintain a safe environment for staff, artists, and visitors
Manage building access at 647 Fulton and 75 Rockwell for staff, vendors, and visiting artists
Support compliance with health, safety, and building code requirements across all venues
Coordinate with vendors for routine maintenance, repairs, and building services within approved scope
Maintain documentation related to facilities operations, safety incidents, and access logs