Director, Facilities & Stadium Operations
Houston Dynamo FC
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
Stadium Operations, Professional Soccer, Director, Facilities & Maintenance
COMPANY BACKGROUND
The Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) is a multi-faceted organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting soccer participation and growth in Houston, TX and beyond. The Club’s brands include men's and women's professional teams - the Houston Dynamo (MLS) and Houston Dash (NWSL), a development academy, Houston Dynamo Dash Charities, as well as Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park.
The Club has a rich history, including MLS Cup titles (2006, 2007) and in-season tournament championships for both the Dynamo (2018) and Dash (2020) and is focused on building toward the next championships, inspiring and uniting the city of Houston through the sport of soccer and community outreach, and creating the most inclusive sporting experience and diverse fan base in the city and state.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Director of Facilities & Stadium Operations manages the daily maintenance, safety, and operational readiness of the stadium, Houston Sports Park, and headquarters. This role will lead the stadium operations and engineering departments, contractors, and ensure compliance with regulations, managing budgets, and coordinating facility needs for events at the stadium. Key responsibilities include scheduling repairs, maintaining equipment, managing budgets, enforcing safety standards, and collaborating with other departments and vendors to ensure a safe and fully functional facility. The role is responsible for fostering a best-in-class experience for our teams, players, and stakeholders by ensuring the safety of our facilities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) is a multi-faceted organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting soccer participation and growth in Houston, TX and beyond. The Club’s brands include men's and women's professional teams - the Houston Dynamo (MLS) and Houston Dash (NWSL), a development academy, Houston Dynamo Dash Charities, as well as Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park.
The Club has a rich history, including MLS Cup titles (2006, 2007) and in-season tournament championships for both the Dynamo (2018) and Dash (2020) and is focused on building toward the next championships, inspiring and uniting the city of Houston through the sport of soccer and community outreach, and creating the most inclusive sporting experience and diverse fan base in the city and state.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Director of Facilities & Stadium Operations manages the daily maintenance, safety, and operational readiness of the stadium, Houston Sports Park, and headquarters. This role will lead the stadium operations and engineering departments, contractors, and ensure compliance with regulations, managing budgets, and coordinating facility needs for events at the stadium. Key responsibilities include scheduling repairs, maintaining equipment, managing budgets, enforcing safety standards, and collaborating with other departments and vendors to ensure a safe and fully functional facility. The role is responsible for fostering a best-in-class experience for our teams, players, and stakeholders by ensuring the safety of our facilities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead day-to-day operations, including but not limited to events set-up and tear-down, cleaning, groundskeeping, etc.
- Manage day-to-day operations, including repairs, cleaning, HVAC, and groundskeeping, to ensure the stadium is safe and functional.
- Assist the Sr. Director with capital Improvement projects related to the Stadium.
- Maintain and enforce safety regulations, emergency response plans, and coordination with the support of Security staff.
- Collaborates with Event Services, Guest Services, and Event Sales departments with the coordination and preparations of the stadium for events, ensuring the stadium is ready for teams, fans, and other stakeholders
- Assist in overseeing the planning, managing, and executing of stadium projects.
- Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff for the Stadium Operations and Engineering Departments.
- Oversee relationships with vendors and contractors related to the stadium, including but not limited to Housekeeping, Pest Control, Fire Alarm and Suppression, Maintenance Service Agreements, etc.
- Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is often required.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, sports management, or a related field; AND five (5) years of facilities and grounds maintenance and construction experience at a management level; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 5 years of facilities and grounds maintenance and construction experience, preferably with sports teams, concerts, and other live entertainment events – Required
- 3 years in a managerial role
- HVAC or HVAC/R Certification a plus
- Electrical License a plus
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
- Must be highly organized, resourceful, a quick learner, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Enterprising and self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work well with different personalities in a fast-paced environment, meeting constant deadlines.
- Proficient with CMMS, BAS, and Microsoft Suite.
- Maintains Organizational Core Competencies.
ORGANIZATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES
- Accountable – Holds themselves (and when appropriate others) accountable for achieving goals and objectives.
- Collaborative – Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.
- Progressive – Open-minded, accepting, creative, and innovative in approach.
- Values Driven – Being ethical in decision making and operating with professional integrity.
- Agile – Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment. Ability to handle ambiguity.
Additional Competencies for Leadership
- Strategic – Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
- Resilient – Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations.
- Enabling – Drives excellence through valuing and developing others.
- Business Acumen – Superior ability to understand and effectively navigate area of responsibility and various business scenarios.
- Good Judgment – Strong critical thinking skills and ability to exercise discretion and good judgement.
Diverse candidates of all backgrounds are welcome, and the Club seeks individuals passionate about sport, inspiring the city and devoted to the organization's growth. While duties and responsibilities vary across positions, we are seeking individuals who are accountable, collaborative, progressive, agile and ethical/values driven.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.