Vice President, Facilities

The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A's are known for pioneering the "Moneyball" approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the A's also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A's offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:

The
Vice President, Facilities will lead the planning, operation, maintenance, and long-term stewardship of the ballpark and associated facilities. This role will be responsible for ensuring the venue is safe, operationally efficient, well-maintained, and ready to host a wide range of events, including baseball games, concerts, private events, community events, and other large-scale venue activations.

The Vice President, Facilities will oversee all aspects of facility operations, including building systems, engineering, maintenance, utilities, sustainability, housekeeping, grounds, capital improvements, and facility-related vendor relationships. This leader will work closely with Events, Baseball Operations, Security, Guest Experience, Information Technology, Finance, and other internal and external partners to ensure the facility can seamlessly support the diverse needs of the organization and its event calendar.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and long-term planning of the ballpark facilities.
• Develop and implement comprehensive facility management strategies that support baseball operations, concerts, private events, and other programming.
• Lead facility readiness efforts across the full event calendar, ensuring the venue is prepared to safely and efficiently transition between baseball games, concerts, private events, and other large-scale activations.
• Partner with Events to establish facility standards, operating procedures, event requirements, turnover plans, and venue readiness expectations.
• Oversee building systems and infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/safety, elevators, building automation systems, utilities, and other systems.
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs to ensure the reliability, safety, and longevity of facility assets.
• Coordinate facility requirements for players, coaches, employees, VIPs, visiting teams, performers, artists, event staff, vendors, and guests.
• Develop and manage long-term capital improvement plans for the ballpark, including prioritization, budgeting, project planning, execution, and ongoing facility needs following the ballpark opening.
• Partner with construction and project teams on the transition from construction to ongoing facility operations, including commissioning, turnover, warranties, documentation, and operational readiness.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, service providers, utilities, government agencies, event partners, and other external stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the facilities operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, expense management, and long-term financial planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and maximize the useful life of facility assets.
• Establish facility policies, procedures, service standards, and emergency response protocols.
• Partner with Security, Risk Management, Events, and other stakeholders on emergency preparedness, business continuity, life safety, and facility-related risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, fire safety requirements, environmental regulations, accessibility standards, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee facility-related vendor procurement, contract negotiations, performance management, and service-level agreements.
• Establish key performance indicators and reporting processes to monitor facility performance, maintenance, operating costs, and service levels.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the facilities team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand current and…