Facilities Manager

WHO ARE YOU?

Job Summary

WHO ARE YOU?
Do you enjoy dance music? Do you thrive in operational environments where no two days are the same? Then you’re in luck. We’re looking for a highly motivated, hands‑on self‑starter who brings both a passion for dance culture and a strong facilities operations mindset. If you’re energized by ownership, problem‑solving, and leading teams, then read on…

WHO ARE WE?
Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state‑of‑the‑art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large‑scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.
Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE
The Facilities Manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations, people leadership, and administrative and financial management of facilities at HQ, with defined oversight responsibilities for additional Southern California locations. This role serves as the operational backbone of the Facilities function, ensuring facilities are safe, functional, well‑maintained, and financially controlled while enabling Facilities leadership to operate at a more strategic level.
This role reports to the Director, Facilities and partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, Security, Enterprise IT, and internal stakeholders. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

Facilities Operations & Readiness

• Own daily facilities operations at HQ, ensuring work spaces, conference rooms, common areas, and building systems are clean, functional, and safe
• Provide facilities oversight and support for additional Southern California locations, including management of on‑site Facilities Coordinators, while maintaining primary ownership of HQ operations
• Conduct regular site walks to proactively identify maintenance needs, safety risks, and improvement opportunities
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve minor facilities issues, escalating to vendors or leadership when appropriate
• Coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance across building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, janitorial, security, landscaping, and roofing
• Support facilities readiness for meetings, activations, and HQ‑based events through space setup and logistical coordination

• Serve as the direct people manager for all Facilities staff, including Facilities Coordinators across HQ and Southern California locations
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, direction, scheduling oversight, and workload prioritization
• Set clear expectations and ensure accountability for performance, attendance, and quality of work
• Deliver ongoing coaching and feedback, addressing performance issues promptly and effectively
• Operate as a trusted people leader capable of managing team dynamics and operational challenges independently

• Own facilities billing, invoicing, expense reconciliation, and budget tracking and adherence
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, question discrepancies, and push back on inappropriate or inconsistent charges
• Maintain accurate, real‑time tracking of facilities operating expenses (OPEX) using Excel and other tools
• Provide regular budget updates, variance analysis, and reporting to Facilities leadership to support forecasting and Finance discussions
• Support planning and execution of capital projects (CAPEX) in partnership with Facilities leadership and Finance
• Exercise sound judgment in balancing cost, safety, and operational impact when making facilities‑related decisions

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