Operations Manager, Facilities & Building Management

Bric Arts Media•New York, NY

7d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

BRIC is seeking an Operations Manager, Facilities & Building Management to oversee the day-to-day facilities operations across BRIC House, 75 Rockwell, and additional sites. This role reports to the Associate Director, Operations and supervises custodial and public safety staff. The Operations Manager will coordinate with external vendors and the facilities management company, ensuring 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.