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Position Summary :
The Operations Manager works closely with the Center Director to lead the day-to-day operational and facilities management of Trinity River Audubon Center, located approximately 10 miles south of downtown Dallas and featuring a LEED Gold-certified main building and education wing. The position oversees facility maintenance, asset management, capital projects, vendor and contract administration, and operational support for events and programs, ensuring the Center’s facilities, grounds, and operations are safe, efficient, well-maintained, and aligned with Audubon policies and priorities.
The general schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on-site at Trinity River Audubon Center. Some evenings and additional weekends may be required to support programs, events, and Center operations as needed.
Compensation:
$60,500 - $68,000 / year
Additional Job Description
Essential Functions
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Center’s facilities, grounds, and infrastructure systems, including telecommunications, security, cleaning services, and other essential services; ensure operations are safe, efficient, and compliant with Audubon policies and procedures.
Under the direction of the Center Director oversee facility safety, emergency preparedness, and risk mitigation, ensuring safety policies, procedures, inspections, emergency response protocols, and regulatory requirements are established, communicated, documented, and consistently followed.
Manage facility assets and maintenance data through an asset management system, maintaining accurate records for assets, preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, costs, service histories, and performance metrics.
Develop and maintain facility maintenance SOPs by documenting routine maintenance tasks, service standards, workflows, and responsibilities to promote consistency and accountability.
Under the direction of the Center Director develop and implement a maintenance transition plan with the City of Dallas, clearly defining TRAC’s responsibility for ongoing facility maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements, including major building system repairs and replacements, and establishing processes, standards, and responsibilities to support effective long-term facility management.
Support facility operations budgeting and financial planning by reviewing and revising vendor contracts and scopes of work, aligning services with facility needs and budgets, monitoring costs, and making recommendations. Oversee financial transactions related to facility operations, including payments and funds received, and prepare financial reports as needed.
Review and support the renewal of the facility venue management partner contract by assessing contract terms, revenue-sharing arrangements, rental fees separate from ancillary services, staffing requirements, security deposits, and overall financial and operational considerations; provide recommendations to the Center Director as appropriate.
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