Jobs · Management · California

Director of Property & Facilities Operations

MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM · Los Angeles, CA · 2 days ago
Management$130k–$160k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee property and facilities operations across all MOIC U.S. sites, ensuring each location meets brand, compliance, and safety standards.
  • Build and implement company-wide systems for maintenance, vendor management, preventive programs, and emergency response.
  • Lead and develop site-level Facilities Managers and manage external vendors, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality work.
  • Partner with Construction and Production on new builds, renovations, and capital projects to ensure operational readiness and maintain design intent.
  • Own property-level compliance: fire/life safety, health, permits, accessibility, insurance, and local regulatory standards in partnership with Legal and HR.
  • Manage facility and property budgets, capital expenditure planning, and cost control across the portfolio.
  • Oversee lease obligations, landlord relationships, and maintenance of key property documentation (permits, warranties, insurance certificates, etc.).
  • Drive energy efficiency, sustainability, and waste reduction initiatives across all sites.
  • Ensure business continuity plans, safety drills, and disaster recovery systems are in place and tested regularly.
  • Champion operational excellence through consistent standards, audits, and reporting dashboards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in facilities, property, or operations management within multi-site experiential, hospitality, or retail organizations.
  • Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification from IFMA required (or equivalent facilities certification).
  • Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance programs, and compliance regulations.
  • Experience managing construction handover and coordinating with contractors, landlords, and internal teams.
  • Proven ability to design and scale processes across multiple locations.
  • Financial fluency in capital planning, budgeting, and vendor cost control.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience representing the company professionally with landlords, regulators, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
  • A bias for clarity, accountability, and high standards — equally comfortable in a boiler room or a boardroom.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Pay

The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $160,000 USD dependent on experience, as well as an annual bonus and options.

Schedule

Note: Although this role is listed under multiple locations, it represents a single hire.

Qualifications

Note: Although this role is listed under multiple locations, it represents a single hire.

Skills

Note: Although this role is listed under multiple locations, it represents a single hire.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Pay

The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $160,000 USD dependent on experience, as well as an annual bonus and options.

Schedule

Note: Although this role is listed under multiple locations, it represents a single hire.

Location

Note: Although this role is listed under multiple locations, it represents a single hire.

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