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BAM is in search of a new Director of Building Operations. The responsibilities and job description are detailed below. I know that this may seem unrelated to Production, but we think that it takes a Production Manager attitude and skill set to do this job right. BAM is a big place – 3 buildings with a budget that approaches $50 million. This would be an opportunity for someone to take a new direction and a perhaps a bigger role all at once while still staying very close to the Arts.

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), an internationally recognized presenter of contemporary performing arts and cinema, seeks Full-Time Director of Building Operations to plan, direct and coordinate activities concerned with the security, public safety, operation, repair, maintenance and minor construction of BAM facilities, equipment, buildings and grounds to minimize interruption and improve efficiency.
Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that external and internal building security services, maintenance functions, labor and associated costs will continue within budget and with minimum interruption/downtime
• Ensure that BAM campus buildings are clean, safe and appropriately climate-controlled
• Establish working relationships with all departments occupying BAM-campus buildings to ensure that their concerns are addressed; and, especially that fundraising events, performances and regular work days proceed smoothly and efficiently.
• Efficiently utilize available funds to complete current jobs in order to reduce costly repairs in the future.
• Write and administer Building Operations department budgets
• Hire, train and supervise management, unionized and non-unionized building service personnel
• Assign staff to duties such as security, maintenance, repair or renovation and may obtain bids for additional work from outside contractors
• Review reports of expenditures for previous fiscal year and proposed improvements to facilities in order to prepare budget estimates for upcoming fiscal year
• Liaise with and monitor work of contractors
• Planning, designing and development of plant facilities, formulation of work-related operating rules and procedures
• Oversee purchase of security and public safety-related supplies, building and maintenance supplies, machinery, equipment and furniture
• Negotiate vendor service agreements and participate in the selection of contract services
• Work closely with Capital Projects to ensure that all building alterations and construction are performed in accordance with building standards and local code requirements
• Interpret collective bargaining agreements, conduct and/or attend disciplinary hearings, up to and including arbitrations. Attend collective bargaining agreement negotiations
• Ensure institutional compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and/or BAM policy
• Inspect plant facilities and review inspection reports to determine repairs, replacements or improvements required
• Oversee implementation of fire safety, disaster and emergency preparation plans
• Solicit and analyze bids
• Plan and coordinate department’s projects
• Arrange interoffice relocation of staff; refurbish offices and other workspaces
• Outfit offices with furniture, supplies and other items in accordance with budgetary guidelines

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