Facilities Operations & Safety Director

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a seasoned Facility Operations Leader to manage CPC and TXH venues. You will supervise the Operations Manager and Building Attendant Lead, plan event setups, and ensure safe, compliant operations for all events.

You will coordinate with campus facilities, vendors, and partners, lead staff training on safety, and optimize workflows to deliver reliable, high-quality service at both venues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in public facility management or operations.
• Experience in arena, convention center, stadium, or similar venue preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads, coaches, trains, and evaluates facility operations teams and supervises the Operations Manager and Building Attendant Lead.
• Establishes expectations, assigns work, coordinates staffing, and ensures quality and timely completion.
• Maintains safety, accessibility, and regulatory compliance across venues.
• Plans event setups, breakdowns, and equipment placement, inspecting spaces for readiness.
• Coordinates with campus facilities, custodial providers, and service vendors; tracks work orders.
• Oversees preventive maintenance schedules and cost tracking for venue operations.
• Builds relationships with university departments, vendors, clients, and promoters.
• Attends planning meetings and supports department-wide improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Event coordination

Budget management

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Work order systems

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a seasoned Facility Operations Leader to manage CPC and TXH venues. You will supervise the Operations Manager and Building Attendant Lead, plan event setups, and ensure safe, compliant operations for all events.

You will coordinate with campus facilities, vendors, and partners, lead staff training on safety, and optimize workflows to deliver reliable, high-quality service at both venues.