Director Of Operations | Full Time | Mobile Convention Center

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.

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Overview

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 at the Mobile Civic Center. 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 will pay a salary of $75,000-$90,000

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

JOB EXPIRES 7/1/24

About the Venue

The Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center is a spectacular facility providing excellent meeting accommodations. 317,000 gross sq. ft., including 100,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall. Unique design includes terraces for outdoor social functions and breathtaking view of Mobile River.

Responsibilities

• Oversees overall daily operation and maintenance of the facility and systems.  This includes custodial, landscaping, sound, environmental workplace safety, scoreboard systems, pest control, custodial services, etc.

• Participate in the development and administration of the facility's operations budgets; forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary

• Oversees the operation of event set-up and tear-down, i.e. facility readiness, stage risers, chairs, signs, banquet functions, etc.

• Acts as liaison with City Services for numerous facility related functions (City Codes, Environmental, fire, elevators, 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 Environmental Compliance

• Develop and update comprehensive management reports and manuals (i.e. Operations Manual, Annual Preventative Maintenance Plan, 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

• 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 Assistant General Manager & General Manager

Qualifications

• Degree from accredited college/university preferred

• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in facility Venue multi-operations management.

• Must have at least 8 years' experience in physical Venue- Event management, supervisory skills and work crew supervision in facility and landscaping, and housekeeping operations.

• Ability to work event nights, weekends and holidays as required.

• Knowledge of budget preparation and control.

• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.

• Basic Knowledge of Fire Alarm / Fire Protection systems

• 5 or more years' experience in Event production and theatre technology

• Capable of operating in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook

• Minimum 8 years' experience in supervising the work of others

• Proven ability in communicating 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 our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. 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.

EEO

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.