Arena Facilities & Engineering Leader

ASM Global Arena Management, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Legends Global seeks a Director of Facilities and Engineering to lead all arena building systems, from HVAC and BAS to safety and life-safety programs, for events at the Watsco Center in Miami, FL. You will guide central plant operations, oversee maintenance programs, and drive energy efficiency while managing budgets and a team of technicians and engineers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or facilities management and 10–15 years of experience in large-scale venues, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10–15 years of experience in facilities, engineering, or building operations.
• Experience in large-scale commercial or complex venues such as arenas, stadiums, airports, hospitals, or entertainment facilities preferred.
• Strong technical expertise in HVAC systems, central plant operations, and 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.
• 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.

Skills

HVAC systems

BAS

Facilities management

Leadership

Budget management

CMMS

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Facilities Management

Tools

CMMS platforms

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

Legends Global seeks a Director of Facilities and Engineering to lead all arena building systems, from HVAC and BAS to safety and life-safety programs, for events at the Watsco Center in Miami, FL. You will guide central plant operations, oversee maintenance programs, and drive energy efficiency while managing budgets and a team of technicians and engineers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or facilities management and 10–15 years of experience in large-scale venues, with