Campus Facilities Director
Buzzfeed
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 7/28/2017 1:08:00 PM PST
Full Time Job
Director, Campus Facilities Operations
BuzzFeed is seeking a Director of Campus Facilities Operations to lead the overall Los Angeles campus maintenance and facilities operations. This role is critical to the everyday smooth workings of the overall Los Angeles BuzzFeed population within 9 buildings, totaling over 200k sq ft of both interior and exterior campus space.
The ideal candidate will have a strong facilities management background, key knowledge about supporting studio and stage operations, expertise in supporting commercial-grade MEP platforms and systems and a proven track record of managing vendors and mentoring staff. The Director should demonstrate strong relationships with service providers and maintenance teams, both internal to the organization as well as third party and Landlord-supplied.
The role will report to the VP, Facilities, Real Estate and Security, and will work closely with the Los Angeles Campus Office Services Director, the Director of Studio Operations, the Director of Physical Security and the local LA Office Services Staff. The role will manage one full-time employee and multiple staff as provided via a service agreement with the Landlord.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and execution of the overall maintenance support programs and contracts for all buildings in Los Angeles.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of full-time and contracted staff including maintenance, grounds and custodial workers.
• Accurately plan budgets, capital expenses and projects.
• Schedule and assign duties in carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating / ventilating and roofing.
• Inspect buildings, sites and equipment for needed repair and maintenance work.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required; troubleshoot issues to determine cause and solution.
• Assist with construction project management.
• Use computerized tracking system to ensure accurate collection of all maintenance work, as well as asset tracking.
• Support Office Services team's needs during space planning and moves.
• 24x7 support of all building systems.
Requirements:
• 5-7 years experience, ideally within a media company or studio system. Demonstrated success securing media coverage across various platforms (tv, digital, print, web, radio).
• Ability to read Construction Drawings and MEP technical plans.
• Previous experience in construction builds of studio stages, including knowledge of lighting systems, power requirements (cam-locks, etc.), acoustics and general rigging.
• Ability to manage the rollout and support of an overall BMS.
• Deep understanding of facilities management.
• Excellent communication and management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, juggle multiple tasks on tight deadlines, lead projects, and react quickly in time-sensitive scenarios.
• Ability to develop and train talent within the department.
About BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We have offices in 19 cities around the world and more than 1500 employees including reporters, video producers, data scientists, engineers, brand strategists, and more. We fuse hard work and fun, through a culture of experimentation, teamwork, equality, and humble confidence. As an employee, you'll enjoy perks like office events, snacks, career development courses, and no work on your birthday! But most importantly, you'll work with inspiring colleagues to build tools and create content that helps connect people all over the world.