Facility Manager

Bouldering Project’s mission is to foster meaningful human connection with the most inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We care deeply about humans. We’re driven by the pursuit of better. We create joyful places and pathways for climbing, fitness, yoga, and social experiences that inspire people to challenge themselves and engage in a lifestyle centered around health, friendship, and purpose. 

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the maintenance, planning, service contracts, and budgeting for the Austin Bouldering Project facilities. The Facilities Manager holds both the responsibility for first impressions of our space, as well as the long-term satisfaction with the built environment, as an extension of the Bouldering Project brand. Additionally, the Facilities Manager is responsible for the HVAC systems, electrical, mechanical, padding, climbing walls, floor and wall surfaces, IAQ, and a specific attention toward emergency management and staff safety. Closely monitoring budgets and effectively communicating with local team General Managers, the Facilities Manager is both an integral part of the team at the gym level, as well as a service provider who strives for excellently maintained spaces. Facilities management at the Bouldering Project facilities is a process of project planning and execution; kind, open, and thorough communication, intricate task management and prioritization; and the maintenance of the environments which hold and inspire the communities of a Bouldering Project gym. 

• Maintain an up to the minute knowledge of the condition of the facilities under your watch 
• Actively seek out ways to reduce reactive and preventative maintenance turnaround time
• Coordinate the workflow and prioritization of maintenance tasks to optimize customer facing experience and safety 
• Balance the maintenance, repair, and improvements of the facilities
• Actively attend to demand maintenance and preventative maintenance via a controlled facilities inventory
• Take a hands-on, leadership approach to completing and teaching complex maintenance tasks outside of the scope or knowledge of facilities employees
• Manage the outsourcing of maintenance tasks beyond the scope of the facilities department, adhering to prudent contract identification and execution
• Effectively negotiate, maintain, update, and monitor service agreements and contracts for services 

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of expected budgets for maintenance and capital project spending, predicting and planning projects in coordination with BP Central Facilities for up to multiple years in the future 
• Coordinate expenses and cost control strategies across multiple budgets lines in collaboration with Market Director

• Develop business use case proposals for potential improvements and large-scale facility solutions
• Successfully execute multi-stage facility improvement projects with a focus on clear and prompt communication to relevant stakeholders, and coordination and collaboration with other departments
• Coordinate Facilities team members, balancing the demand, preventive, and project needs of a facility

• Lead local facilities in adherence to the BP Health and Safety Program 
• Demonstrate safe work practice across all scenarios, modeling a practice for all staff 
• Support the General Manager who will act as an incident commander in emergency situations 
• Lead the safety committee at the assigned facilities. 

• Coordinate, collaborate, and execute facilities related needs for major and minor events across assigned facilities 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be willing to climb ladders up to and above 20’ 
• Other duties as assigned by GM or Head of Facilities 
• Contribute to, or own, supply ordering process.

• 2-3 years Facilities Management experience 
• 2-3 years of proven staff management 
• Ideal candidate will have experience in hands on assessment, diagnosis, and repair of technical, mechanical, and built environment assets as well as a robust experience in the project management field
• Collaborates well with co-workers and departments 
• Highly organized with proven ability to prioritize and multitask 
• Passion for facilities related technology, processes, and procedures 
• Self-Starter, motivated, closer 
• Facilities Management Certification or relevant bachelor's degree preferred.

• Many duties require the availability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs and events, including possible evenings and weekends
• Duties often occur before and after regular business hours
• Occasional travel is required to support landmark events at various BPs. 

• This is a salaried FTE position
• Employer subsidized health insurance
• Paid vacation
• Gym memberships for you and a partner
• Gear and merchandise discounts in-store and at local retailers 
• Health and well-being programs
• A work environment where community, respect, and balance are core.

Applicants can expect an in-person and/or phone interview.  If we have a high volume of applicants, the interview process could extend to two weeks.

Bouldering Project strives to embody equal opportunity in our workplaces. We believe that different perspectives and identities strengthen our communities and unlock our potential.