Director of Facilities | Full-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management hospitality and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015 the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas stadiums convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions spanning four continents.

The Director of Facilities is responsible for the strategic leadership maintenance and long-term stewardship of Ryan Fields physical assets building systems and infrastructure. This position oversees engineering preventative maintenance building automation systems utilities grounds and capital improvement projects to ensure the stadium operates safely efficiently and reliably year-round. The Director of Facilities partners closely with the Director of Operations to ensure the venues mechanical electrical plumbing HVAC life safety and structural systems support athletic events concerts commencement ceremonies and other special events. This position is responsible for maintaining the stadiums physical assets while ensuring compliance with all applicable safety environmental and regulatory requirements. This position requires flexibility to work evenings weekends holidays and extended hours as operational needs dictate.

This role pays an annual salary of $135000 - $150000 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 November 13 2026.

• Provide strategic leadership for all facility maintenance engineering building systems and grounds operations.
• Direct and oversee the operation maintenance inspection and repair of HVAC electrical plumbing mechanical structural fire/life safety and building automation systems.
• Develop and manage comprehensive preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and asset life.
• Lead long-term facility planning capital improvement projects renovations and deferred maintenance initiatives.
• Direct and develop the Building Engineer(s) Turf & Grounds Manager and maintenance personnel.
• Develop and administer departmental operating and capital budgets while monitoring expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee utility management energy conservation initiatives and sustainability programs.
• Manage vendor relationships service contracts equipment warranties and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA EPA ADA fire codes environmental regulations and University and Oak View Group policies.
• Oversee the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) ensuring work orders preventive maintenance schedules inspections and asset records are maintained accurately.
• Coordinate facility shutdowns maintenance windows and infrastructure projects with the Director of Operations to minimize impacts on event operations.
• Develop emergency response and business continuity plans related to facility systems and infrastructure.
• Ensure all building systems are fully operational and event-ready for football games concerts and special events.
• Prepare operational reports capital forecasts maintenance metrics and facility assessments for executive leadership.
• Foster a culture of safety accountability continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Facilities Management Construction Management Building Systems Business Administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of progressive facilities or engineering management experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing maintenance or engineering teams.
• Experience managing large public assembly venues collegiate athletics facilities stadiums arenas convention centers airports hospitals or similar facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC electrical plumbing mechanical structural building automation and life safety systems.
• Experience managing capital projects preventative maintenance programs vendor contracts and operating budgets.
• Strong leadership communication organizational and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NCAA Division I athletics professional sports or entertainment venues.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) Facilities Management Professional (FMP) Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or equivalent certification.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and CMMS software.
• Experience directing union and non-union workforces.
• Knowledge of LEED or sustainability initiatives.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk throughout the stadium including rooftops mechanical rooms utility tunnels and event spaces.
• Ability to stand climb stairs and ladders and access elevated work areas.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies outside normal business hours.

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.