Corporate Facilities Manager

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

WORK TYPE: Onsite

LOCATION DETAILS: 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

WORK HOURS: Fulltime Exempt

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: ~10

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Varsity Brands Facilities Manager will be responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of Varsity Brands corporate headquarters building in Farmers Branch, TX. This role includes overseeing building systems, coordinating facility maintenance, managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, overseeing real estate management, and optimizing the facility’s functionality to support the company’s operations and employee well-being.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in overseeing day-to-day facility operations, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining secure working environments while managing budgets, improving operational efficiency, and leading facility maintenance programs. A strong knowledge of building systems, emergency preparedness, technical and physical security protocols is preferred.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Oversee all aspects of facilities management for the corporate headquarters, ensuring efficient operations and maintaining a safe and secure environment for over 400 employees.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for headquarters safety, security and facility-related inquiries, addressing issues promptly and fostering a positive workplace environment.
• Ensure all safety and environmental compliance regulations are met, including OSHA, fire codes, and other industry-specific requirements.
• Schedule and supervise necessary inspections like FACP, elevator, back-flow prevention devices, generators etc.
• Lead facility projects, such as renovations, expansions, or system upgrades, from planning through execution.
• Oversee facility related spend, invoice accuracy, contract bids, negotiate payment terms and vendor cost
• Ensure certificate of insurance compliance
• Oversee issues related to Varsity Brands Way, Benchmark, Diplomat and Plano facilities
• Administer the building’s technical and physical security systems, including access control, CCTV monitoring, and on-site security personnel, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory security standards.
• Perform all monthly inspections and fire pump churns.
• Manage facility maintenance operations, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and janitorial services, implementing a preventive maintenance program to reduce downtime. Assist with repairs when possible.
• Manage landscaping and coordinate with vendor on selections, repairs, planting, concerns, etc.
• Routinely provide facility updates to supervisor.
• Manage the coordination of the annual fire drills and emergency evacuations.
• Process and complete all facility work orders and service requests.
• Supervise and assist with mailroom activities and deliveries.
• Event Management (occasionally after hours and weekends)
  • Assist with set-up of conference rooms for meetings or training classes.
  • Assist with set-up of special events including renting furniture, coordinating set-up, moving furniture

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven leadership capabilities with experience in managing and developing high-performing teams
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to build strong relationships and work effectively across diverse teams
• Ethical and values-driven leadership, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Strategic mindset with a forward-thinking approach, predicting future trends and driving proactive strategies
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address and overcome organizational challenges
• Highly developed analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable recommendations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in facilities management
• Proficiency with SAP
• Extensive experience managing and optimizing vendor relationships
• A successful history of driving cost reductions,
• Demonstrated experience in providing thought leadership and strategic insight across multiple business units
• Proven ability to influence business partners and drive cross-functional accountability to ensure successful project outcomes
• Being first aid certified or is willing to become certified is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

OUR VALUES

Service – We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion – We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity – We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect – We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation – We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency – We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.