Facilities & Events Operations Manager

Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix seeks an Operations Manager for Grand Prix Plaza, overseeing facility maintenance, site operations, and event readiness. You will lead frontline teams, coordinate with contractors and vendors, and ensure safety standards are met during events and daily operations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in facility and venue operations, and the ability to adapt to high-paced, high-profile events in Las Vegas.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in facility, venue, or events operations.
• Experience leading teams and overseeing day-to-day activities.
• Knowledge of facility maintenance, building systems, and asset management.
• Experience coordinating contractors and vendors safely and efficiently.
• Experience supporting event operations and venue transitions.
• Familiarity with electrical systems, lighting, and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and life safety procedures.
• Experience operating facility equipment like forklifts and scissor lifts.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee facility maintenance, site operations, event support, and operational readiness activities throughout Grand Prix Plaza.
• Lead and work alongside frontline team members, contractors, and vendors to ensure operational tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to established standards.
• Conduct inspections of facilities, attractions, infrastructure, equipment, and guest-facing areas, proactively identifying and resolving operational issues.
• Perform and coordinate preventative maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and corrective actions for facility systems, utilities, and operational assets.
• Support the operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, lighting, controls, building infrastructure, and other technical equipment as needed.
• Execute operational plans for events, activations, venue conversions, load-ins, load-outs, and special projects, ensuring timelines and operational objectives are achieved.
• Maintain the appearance, cleanliness, functionality, and safety of facilities, grounds, pathways, parking areas, and other spaces.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, permitting requirements, company policies, and operational procedures while promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
• Respond to operational incidents, emergency situations, and facility issues, coordinating resources and implementing timely solutions.
• Contribute to the overall success of Grand Prix Plaza by managing seasonal transitions and providing cross-departmental support as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Organization

Adaptability

Tools

Forklifts

Telehandlers

Scissor lifts

Job description

Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix seeks an Operations Manager for Grand Prix Plaza, overseeing facility maintenance, site operations, and event readiness. You will lead frontline teams, coordinate with contractors and vendors, and ensure safety standards are met during events and daily operations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in facility and venue operations, and the ability to adapt to high-paced, high-profile events in Las Vegas.