ACRC Building Operations Director

National Aquarium; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Aquarium in Baltimore seeks a Building Operations Director for the Animal Care and Rescue Center (ACRC). You will lead facility infrastructure, maintenance, and life support operations, directing contractors and vendors, managing budgets, and ensuring emergency readiness.

This on-site role requires strong leadership across departments to safeguard animals, staff, and assets. You will monitor 24/7 alarms, plan capital projects, and develop policies for access, storage, and safety.

Qualifications

• Eight years of facilities maintenance or life support management experience preferred; supervisory or personnel management experience required.
• Experience managing budgets and capital projects for facilities.
• Ability to manage building operations protocols and asset tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility infrastructure operations and planning, including maintenance and quality of life for the ACRC.
• Administer asset inventory, lifecycle tracking, work orders, and spare parts inventory.
• Lead and supervise staff and contractors; manage budgets and contracts.
• Coordinate life support system operations and 24/7 alarm responses with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure safety compliance, OSHA/EPA standards, and incident response readiness.

Skills

Facility operations

Team leadership

Contractor management

Budget management

Safety procedures

Job description

The National Aquarium in Baltimore seeks a Building Operations Director for the Animal Care and Rescue Center (ACRC). You will lead facility infrastructure, maintenance, and life support operations, directing contractors and vendors, managing budgets, and ensuring emergency readiness.

This on-site role requires strong leadership across departments to safeguard animals, staff, and assets. You will monitor 24/7 alarms, plan capital projects, and develop policies for access, storage, and safety.