Assistant Manager, Plant Operations & Construction

Fox Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox Corporation is seeking an Assistant Manager for Fox Plant Operations at the Century City lot. The role focuses on administrative, operational and project documentation to maintain and improve facilities, including CMMS data, SOPs, MOPs and work authorizations.

The position supports budgeting, vendor coordination, and cross-team communications, with responsibility for records and reporting across plant operations and capital projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred in Engineering, Facilities Management, Project Management or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate or commercial facilities, design, construction, maintenance or capital projects.
• Experience with data collection, data management and maintaining accurate records and project documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and data analysis.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, critical-thinking and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication; collaborative across disciplines.
• Self-motivated, customer-service oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budget forms, purchase orders, billing documentation and invoices; assist with project scopes, budgets, cost tracking and agreements with contractors.
• Prepare, publish and maintain Work Authorizations, MOPs, SOPs and other operational communications.
• Enter and maintain maintenance and preventive-maintenance records in CMMS; generate reports for planning and decision-making.
• Maintain historical construction project files and architectural/engineering drawings; retrieve facility information as needed.
• Interface with Fox Lot trades, Facilities teams, internal departments and external project partners throughout planning, pricing and construction.
• Support planning, scheduling and coordination of multiple maintenance and capital projects.
• Provide administrative and project support to Plant Operations management, including meeting scheduling and departmental initiatives.
• Perform other related administrative, operational, and project duties as assigned.

Skills

Budgeting

Documentation

Data management

Project coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Engineering/Facilities/PM degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We have an amazing opportunity for an Assistant Manager with Fox Plant Operations, a multifaceted facility team supporting the Fox Network Center on the 53-acre Fox Studio Lot in Century City. This dynamic role offers the chance to join a professional technical service team in a fast-paced live sports, entertainment production, and executive office environment.

The Assistant Manager prepares and supports the administrative, operational and project documentation necessary to maintain and improve facilities, including Work Authorizations, Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), while maintaining accurate records in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Responsibilities include departmental documentation and scheduling, financial administration, records and file management, and support for capital projects from planning through completion. The role ensures that records, drawings, archives and reports are accurate, current and distributed in a timely manner.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR AVAILABILITY

• Prepare budget forms, purchase orders, billing documentation and invoices; process and track vendor payments; and assist with project scopes, budgets, cost tracking, approval packages and agreements with contractors, vendors and consultants
• Prepare, publish, route for approval, and maintain Work Authorizations, MOPs, SOPs, email notifications and other operational communications
• Enter, update and maintain maintenance and preventive-maintenance records in the CMMS; ensure data accuracy across Plant Operations systems; and generate operational, maintenance, project and performance reports for planning, compliance and decision-making
• Maintain and archive current and historical construction project files, architectural and engineering drawings, building records and electronic plans; research and retrieve facility information in response to Plant Operations, PDC and lot-wide requests
• Interface with Fox Lot trades, Facilities teams, internal departments and external project partners during planning, pricing, construction, maintenance and closeout activities
• Maintain an active presence in facility and project areas as needed for building operations, field verification, inspections, communication and issue resolution
• Serve as a liaison among Plant Operations, internal departments, tenants, contractors, vendors, engineers, and consultants to facilitate communication and coordination of efforts
• Provide administrative and project support to Plant Operations management including scheduling meetings, coordinating departmental initiatives, and supporting multiple concurrent maintenance and capital projects
• Perform other related administrative, operational, and project duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Coursework toward or completion of a degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Project Management, Construction Management or a related field is preferred. Relevant professional or trade experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of experience preferably supporting corporate or commercial facilities, design, construction, maintenance, or capital projects
• Experience with data collection, data management and maintaining accurate records, systems and project documentation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with the ability to analyze data, create spreadsheets, develop reports, and prepare professional presentations
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, critical-thinking and time-management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines, adapt to changing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally across multiple disciplines and with varied personalities
• Self-motivated, customer-service oriented and able to quickly learn new systems and work independently with minimal supervision

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Familiarity with CMMS platforms and preventive-maintenance programs
• Basic knowledge of City of Los Angeles Building Code requirements related to egress and accessibility, including ADA provisions
• Experience working in a campus environment
• Experience with AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, and/or Bluebeam

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $74,000.00-85,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.