Director of Facilities | Full-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University

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Director of Facilities | Full-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University

Location

US-IL-Evanston

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

1 day ago (8/11/2026 3:58 PM)

Job ID

2026-34022

Location Name

Ryan Field at Northwestern University

Category

Venue Management

Type

Regular Full-Time

Location : Location

US-IL-Evanston

Job Post Information* : External Company Name

Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL

https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code

60208

Location : Address

1501 Central Street

Job Post Information* : Post End Date

11/13/2026

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

The Director of Facilities is responsible for the strategic leadership, maintenance, and long-term stewardship of Ryan Field's physical assets, building systems, and infrastructure. This position oversees engineering, preventative maintenance, building automation systems, utilities, grounds, and capital improvement projects to ensure the stadium operates safely, efficiently, and reliably year-round. The Director of Facilities partners closely with the Director of Operations to ensure the venue's mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety, and structural systems support athletic events, concerts, commencement ceremonies, and other special events. This position is responsible for maintaining the stadium's physical assets while ensuring compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. This position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as operational needs dictate. This role pays an annual salary of $135,000 - $150,000 and is bonus eligible. Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until November 13, 2026.

Provide strategic leadership for all facility maintenance, engineering, building systems, and grounds operations. Direct and oversee the operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, structural, fire/life safety, and building automation systems. Develop and manage comprehensive preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and asset life. Lead long-term facility planning, capital improvement projects, renovations, and deferred maintenance initiatives. Direct and develop the Building Engineer(s), Turf & Grounds Manager, and maintenance personnel. Develop and administer departmental operating and capital budgets while monitoring expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Oversee utility management, energy conservation initiatives, and sustainability programs. Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, equipment warranties, and contractor performance. Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADA, fire codes, environmental regulations, and University and Oak View Group policies. Oversee the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, and asset records are maintained accurately. Coordinate facility shutdowns, maintenance windows, and infrastructure projects with the Director of Operations to