Facilities Manager – Public Campus & Park Operations

ESPLANADE ASSOCIATION; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Esplanade Association (EA) seeks an experienced, hands-on Facilities Manager to lead daily operations for the Smith Family Pavilion at Charlesbank, EA’s year-round public campus serving millions of Esplanade visitors. You will oversee HVAC, MEP, security, and maintenance, coordinating vendors and staff to keep the pavilion and campus safe, clean, and high-performing for programs, rentals, and daily use.

Collaborate with Visitor Services and Park Operations, develop SOPs, track budgets, and drive

Qualifications

• Degree in Facilities Engineering or related field preferred; 5+ years of progressively responsible facilities management experience may substitute.
• Flexible schedule required, including emergency response outside business hours and on-site presence during building or weather emergencies.
• Strong management, organization, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and multitasking skills; able to work independently as a self-starter.
• Able to lift 75–100 pounds.
• Familiarity with Boston’s Esplanade and climate resilience a plus.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HVAC, MEP and Security/Alarm systems for Charlesbank campus from pre-opening through operation.
• Establish and track building management and safety protocols and O&M manuals; manage warranties and close-out paperwork.
• Supervise facilities and custodial operations; assign work and ensure timely completion; evaluate contracted services.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Operations

Vendor management

Education

Degree in Facilities Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Building automation systems

Job description

Esplanade Association (EA) seeks an experienced, hands-on Facilities Manager to lead daily operations for the Smith Family Pavilion at Charlesbank, EA’s year-round public campus serving millions of Esplanade visitors. You will oversee HVAC, MEP, security, and maintenance, coordinating vendors and staff to keep the pavilion and campus safe, clean, and high-performing for programs, rentals, and daily use.

Collaborate with Visitor Services and Park Operations, develop SOPs, track budgets, and drive