Director, Facilities

Title : Director, Facilities Department : Facilities Reports to : VP, Facilities Summary: The Director, Facilities oversees the maintenance, operations, and management of buildings and grounds for The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts’ three performing arts centers. This role extends beyond general facilities management to include specialized technical and operational support for live events, public assembly spaces, and venue-specific requirements across the campus. Reporting to the Vice President, Facilities, the Director manages budgets, supervises staff and external contractors, and develops preventative maintenance programs for both front-of-house and back-of-house spaces.

Essential Functions

Facilities Operations and Maintenance Oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, and daily operations for buildings, equipment, grounds, and venue infrastructure. Ensure core building systems—including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, fire suppression, and related systems—remain safe, reliable, and fully operational. Maintain front-of-house and back-of-house spaces to support public use, performances, rehearsals, education programs, and private rentals. Staff, Vendor, and Contractor Management Hire, train, supervise, mentor, direct, and evaluate facilities staff, including maintenance and administrative personnel.

Schedule and oversee external contractors for specialized work such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and fire suppression services. Negotiate and manage contracts with third-party vendors, contractors, and external service providers. Coordinate with unionized staff, including IATSE stagehands, as needed to support venue operations. Budget and Financial Management Develop, prepare, and proactively manage departmental operating budgets. Support contract negotiations and purchasing decisions in alignment with budget goals and organizational priorities.

Venue Operations and Event Support Collaborate with all relevant departments to meet technical and operational needs for performances and events. Ensure backstage and production-support spaces are properly maintained, including lighting, plumbing, HVAC, dressing rooms, loading areas, and other event-critical areas. Provide appropriate facilities staffing for performances, rehearsals, educational initiatives, private rentals, and other scheduled activities. Remain available for emergency response, strategic consultation, and evening, weekend, or holiday support as dictated by the performance schedule.

Partner with marketing, sales, programming, audience services, production, security and administrative teams to support event promotion, bookings, community engagement, and operational readiness. Safety, Compliance, and Specialized Systems Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and safety standards, including OSHA, ADA, building codes, fire codes, and public assembly requirements. Support emergency preparedness and disaster recovery planning. Oversee specialized…

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