The Shed (NY) · 4 months ago
Director of Facilities
The Shed
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $145K/yr
10+ years expThe Shed is a cultural institution dedicated to producing innovative art and ideas. They are seeking an experienced Director of Facilities to lead the Facilities and Engineering teams, overseeing all building operations, including maintenance, event services, and engineering.
EventsGovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Align customer service with The Shed’s mission to create a best-in-class visitor experience that is welcoming to all
Lead the Facilities and Engineering teams through the development, documentation, and implementation of operational policies, standards and procedures
Serve as a senior leader within the organization, providing facilities management support to the executive management team
Strategize, outline, and implement preventative maintenance and capital improvement budgets and planning while monitoring productivity, optimizing efficiency, and maintaining financial responsibility
Support cross-functional cooperation and communication with the Production, Program, Special Events, Visitor Experience, and Security departments
Serve as the building liaison to local authorities, including the Department of Buildings and FDNY, as well as facility management personnel from the adjoined office, retail, and residential properties for coordinating maintenance and event operations
Conduct inspections and reviews for analyzing effective operational standards and staff performance and provide coaching and support to resolve issues
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in facility management with a proven track record of successfully managing a large staff, contractors, and in-house union trades
Experience working in NYC commercial buildings, arts, cultural, and entertainment venues
Knowledge of and background in facility operations, project management, and building systems
Advanced knowledge and effective oversight in complying with national and local codes and safety standards including OSHA, NFPA, Building, and Electrical
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with proven leadership ability
Ability to balance multiple projects and manage priorities in fast-paced and high demand situations, while remaining extremely professional and customer service oriented
Experience in developing and managing both operating and capital improvement budgets
Company
The Shed (NY)
The Shed is a new cultural institution of and for the 21st century.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Max Hodges
Chief Executive Officer
Ezra Wiesner
CTO
Recent News
2025-07-01
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