Manager, Facilities

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

NBCUniversal is looking for a Manager, Facilities for our Facilities Operations and Engineering team in Universal City, CA. You will work closely with all divisions of West Coast Studio Operations and in close partnership with the Senior Director of Facilities and be responsible for the day-to-day facilities and management functions at the NBC Universal Studio Lot.

What You’ll Do…

• Leading a team of high performing union trades including Paint, Propmakers, Labor, Office Maintenance, Metal Shop, Lock Shop and Hazmat.
• Work closely with Office Services, Corporate Services, Service Center, Production Services, Security, Studio Design & Construction, Maintenance Repair Operations, EHS, Emergency Services, and fire prevention teams in the delivery of best-in-class customer service.
• Interact on a regular basis with the Studio Operations Service Center in the management of client requests and projects.
• Ensure that Facilities Incident Report procedures are followed in a consistent manner and in conformance with established procedures.
• Develop notifications to campus employees in partnership with facilities, marketing and communication teams.
• Upon business unit request, gather vendor costs for capital or non-capital work for their approval.
• Project management partnership with our Studio Design and Construction department on internally executed projects including pre-bid scoping, bidding, job walks, coordination, compliance, scheduling, budget performance, change orders and overall project performance.
• Track, create and audit KPI reporting pertinent to business unit goals and objectives.
• Champion safe work practices in all areas of facilities.
• Assist in developing the scope of work for contract services in conjunction with Senior Director and Sourcing.
• Implement and maintain any sustainability programs or initiatives at the property.
• Conduct regular client/business visits; establish and maintain positive relationships with all business contacts.
• Oversee and coordinate any special requests.
• Support production services as needed.
• Track preventative maintenance programs for all supervised trades and provide reporting and feedback on completion, efficiency and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with our MRO team on continuous improvement strategies for the preventative maintenance program effectiveness and efficiency.

Qualifications

Let’s Talk About You…

• Leadership - You are a proven leader known to challenge the status quo, introduce new and better ways of delivering results, and make difficult decisions and lead through change.
• Coach - You lead teams of professionals by mentoring and developing; you help them reach their full potential.
• Analytical - You create tools and processes quickly and accurately to provide job estimates for clients levering deep industry experience, historical trends, teams and vendor relationships.
• Executer - You get things done! Using strong business acumen, organizational and superior process/project management skills, you prioritize and execute numerous complex projects in parallel.
• Customer Service Skills - You communicate effectively, and problem solve to drive customer service and make client delivery needs a priority.

What You Have…

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in Business or related field
• 3 years prior experience in facilities management and/or property management
• 3 years of experience managing union personnel
• 2 years of experience in work planning and analysis
• 2 years general accounting experience
• 2 years of experience interpreting and creating financial models
• 2 years of experience in cost-effective internal business practices
• 2 years of experience in data analytics and verification

What Would Make You a Stand-out: 

• 5 years prior experience in Facility Management or equivalent complex facility operation.
• Professional designation such as FMP, RPA, CPM, or LEED etc.
• Strong project management experience.
• Experience with enterprise Integrated Workplace Management Systems, work planning and scheduling and materials management
• Experience managing in a union environment

Additional Requirements: 

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $75,000 - $115,000 (bonus eligible) 

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].