Director of Venue Operations | Full-Time | Durham Convention Center

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.

In consultation with the General Manager the Director of Venue Operations manages supervises and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Convention Center including but not limited to maintenance repair set-up/changeovers custodial/housekeeping landscaping/grounds keeping equipment safety IT and AV partner interface 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 $70000-$80000 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 December 31 2025.

• Oversees overall daily operation and maintenance of the facility and all systems. This includes HVAC IT AV electrical plumbing commercial kitchen equipment fire protection life safety workplace safety communications pest control custodial services etc.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• 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.
• Plan direct coordinate and review the work plan for facility maintenance and operations; meet with staff to identity and resolve problems; assign work activities projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products methods and procedures.
• Oversees the operation of event set-up and tear-down i.e. stage risers dance floor pipe and drape chairs signs banquet functions etc.
• Direct and monitor the work of contractors engineers and architects on building projects maintenance and services.
• Acts as liaison with City and County Services for numerous facility related functions including and not limited to City Codes Building Safety Police and Fire Parking Health Department Licenses Permits Inspections and warranties.
• Select train motivate and evaluate staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Order supplies and materials for Operations programs within budget guidelines; receive and maintain supplies.
• Verify the processing of employee time sheets and accounts for labor material and utility costs by event and cost category.
• Develop and maintain Capital Improvement Project reports and recommendations for the facility.
• Attend internal meetings representing the operations department and represent the facility at external meetings as deemed necessary.
• Develop and implements standard operating procedures for each area of responsibility including an effective preventive maintenance program.
• Organize and execute training and safety programs for all staff.
• Prepare and present staff reports and other related correspondence.
• Keep cost records of work performed and make cost estimates as requested.
• Responsible for Health & Safety compliance.
• Maintain hazardous materials communication program and material safety data sheets; maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent Federal State and Local regulations.
• Develop and update comprehensive management reports and manuals (i.e. Operations Manual Annual Preventative Maintenance Plan Annual Facility Report Fire Code Rules & Regulations etc.) for each area of responsibility including an effective preventative maintenance program.
• 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 contractors facility stakeholders and facility users.
• All other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

• 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.
• Experience in a public facility highly preferred.
• Experience with operational characteristics services and activities of a public facility maintenance programs including building construction mechanical equipment repair and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation and control.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Basic Knowledge of boilers chillers refrigeration and ice making
• Basic Knowledge of Fire Alarm / Fire Protection systems
• Knowledge of basis IT functions with ability to interface knowledgeably with contractors staff and clients for the provisions of IT services including but not limited to internet services Wi-Fi local network computer equipment procurement and set-up.
• Knowledge of Event presentation and event production needs
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal State and local laws codes and regulations.
• Knowledge and experience of facility operations including drayage decorators maintenance housekeeping trades audio-visual IT electrical equipment etc.
• Advanced computer proficiency and Microsoft products knowledge to include: Excel Word and Outlook.
• Must be constantly aware of changing events such as staff or supply shortages.
• Working knowledge of equipment safety.
• 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
• Ability to work a variable schedule: evenings weekends and holidays as required.
• Excellent customer service skills.

INTELLECTUAL/SOCIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The intellectual/social physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Intellectual/Social demands:

While performing duties of this job the employee is frequently required to multi-task under time limits and with moderate to high pressure situations. Position requires constant attention to details and accuracy of specified standards including: following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. Position also requires frequent use of interpersonal skills with staff including following verbal written or a diagram of instructions. Employee must be able to recognize and resolve conflicts in being able to openly communicate clearly and concisely with all staff. This position requires employee to frequently work both independently and as part of a team for variety of tasks. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language.

Physical demands:

While performing duties of this job the employee frequently lifts and moves facility equipment supplies and/or tools. Employee must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time; must be able to make fast simple repeated movements of hands fingers and wrists. Employee will constantly move about inside various areas of the facility before/during/after events; position will require employee to sometimes bend stoop or crouch in order to perform this job; Employee must have the ability to bend stretch twist or reach out with the body arms or legs. Employee will constantly communicate via radio and in-person with staff to exchange accurate information. Employee may frequently be required due to business demands and event operations to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee may often work 40 hours or more per week.

Work environment:

The duties of this position are performed primarily indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate during non-event days and when not operating equipment and moderate to loud during event days when equipment is in operation.

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.

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.