Facilities & Engineering Director - Arena Ops & Energy Efficiency

ASM Global; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

401k Plan

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Director of Facilities and Engineering in Miami to lead all arena building systems, oversee central plant operations, and drive energy efficiency. You will manage BAS, coordinate preventative maintenance, and ensure facility readiness for events including basketball games and concerts.

Strong leadership and budget management skills are essential for this exempt, salaried role. The role reports to the General Manager and requires expertise in HVAC, electrical,

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 Building Automation Systems (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

Leadership experience

Budget management

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Strong communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Facilities Management

Tools

CMMS

BAS

Job description

Legends Global is seeking a Director of Facilities and Engineering in Miami to lead all arena building systems, oversee central plant operations, and drive energy efficiency. You will manage BAS, coordinate preventative maintenance, and ensure facility readiness for events including basketball games and concerts.

Strong leadership and budget management skills are essential for this exempt, salaried role. The role reports to the General Manager and requires expertise in HVAC, electrical,