Director of Operations | Full-Time | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Director of Operations | Full-Time | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
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$ 65000 - 75000
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Job Description
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
In consultation with the General Manager the Director of Operations manages supervises and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the complex including but not limited to maintenance set-up/changeovers custodial/housekeeping landscaping/grounds keeping equipment safety and capital projects. This employee also provides overall administrative planning direction and policies to operating managers and supervisors assuring the highest quality service program to assure booking and rebooking of events. The Director of Operations ensures an effective and cost-efficient program by controlling departmental operating budget while providing highly responsible staff assistance to the General Manager.
This role pays an annual salary of $65000-$75000 and is bonus eligible.
Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan 401(k) matching and Paid Time Off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays)
This position will remain open until September 12 2025.
About the Venue
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is a 136-acre multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex centered around the iconic Stadium. Previously known as Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium SBLS was opened in 1965 as Memphis Memorial Stadium. The complex has been managed by Oak View Group since 2022. The Stadium is home to the University of Memphis Tigers Southern Heritage Classic AutoZone Liberty Bowl and Memphis Showboats of the UFL. SBLS is currently undergoing a $220 million renovation which will help propel the stadium and Memphis Football into the forefront of the college football landscape.
Responsibilities
- Oversees overall daily operation and maintenance of the facility and all systems. This includes HVAC sound electrical plumbing fire protection life safety workplace safety communications scoreboard sytems pest control custodial services etc.
- Participate in the development and administration of the facilitys operations and capital budgets; forecast of additional funds needed for staffing equipment materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary.
- Oversees the advancing and communicating of event information to the appropriate departments and staff.
- Oversees the operation of event set-up and tear-down i.e. Football Games TV Production Concerts etc.
- Acts as liaison with City and County Services for numerous facility related functions (City Codes Parking Licenses permits inspections warranties etc.)
- Select train motivate and evaluate staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
- Responsible for Health & Safety compliance.
- Develop and update comprehensive management reports and manuals (i.e. Operations Manual Annual Preventative Maintenance Plan Annual Facility Report Fire Code Rules & Regulations etc.)
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations decrease turnaround times streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
- Conduct a variety of organizational and operational studies; recommend modifications to programs policies and procedures as appropriate.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff facility stakeholders and facility users.
- Direct and monitor the work of contractors engineers and architects on building projects.
- Maintain hazardous materials communication program and material safety data sheets; maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent Federal State and Local regulations.
- All other duties as assigned by the General Manager.
Qualifications
- B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited college/university
- 5-7 years experience in facility operations management
- Must show demonstrated knowledge of physical plant management supervisory skills and experience in work crew supervision in facility operations
- Ability to work event nights weekends and holidays as required
- Knowledge of budget preparation and control
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements
- Basic Knowledge of boilers HVAC electrical
- Basic Knowledge of Fire Alarm / Fire Protection systems
- Knowledge of Event production and Stadium technology
- Capable of operating in Microsoft Office applications including: Excel Word Outlook
- Ability to supervise the work of others
- Ability to communicate with employees co-workers volunteers management staff and guests in a clear business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment
- Ability to speak read and write in English
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented fast-paced event-driven environment
- Working knowledge of equipment safety facility maintenance and housekeeping
- Excellent customer service skills
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
