Top 331 Director of facilities management Jobs in Glendale, Az

Director of Ride & Attractions of Mattel Adventure Park
VAI Resort —Glendale, AZ
- From $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Senior Director, Corporate Workplace and Facilities Management
Spectrum —Phoenix, AZ
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Writing skills
- English
- Opportunities for advancement
14d
Director of Facilities and Space Planning
Arizona State University —Tempe, AZ
- $150,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Office
- Relocation assistance
12d
Operations Director
Balfour Beatty —Glendale, AZ
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Military
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
4d
Director, Mechanical Engineering, NA
Vantage Data Centers Management Company LLC —Goodyear, AZ
- $230,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Data analysis skills
- Ability to climb stairs
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Special Education/ESS Resource Teacher (SPED Certified)
Imagine Schools Avondale —Avondale, AZ
- $48,000 - $67,000 a year
- Contract
- Classroom
- Applied behavior analysis
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Vegan CPG Production & Operations Director (7+ years experience)
LeafSide —Mesa, AZ
- Email
- 7 years
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
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Facility Chief Financial Officer
Neuropsychiatric Hospitals —Phoenix, AZ
- Full-time
- CPA
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director, Development
Prologis —Phoenix, AZ
- $162,000 - $212,000 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- 7 years
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Electrical Engineer 2 – EGSE
Northrop Grumman —Chandler, AZ
- $79,300 - $118,900 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Engineering
- Windows
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
11d
Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer IV
Northrop Grumman —Chandler, AZ
- $118,600 - $178,000 a year
- Overtime
- Bachelor of Science
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
11d
Principal Electrical Engineer III
Northrop Grumman —Chandler, AZ
- $95,300 - $142,900 a year
- Overtime
- Bachelor of Science
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
11d
Superintendent - Phoenix, AZ
SHENANDOAH GENERAL CNSTR —Phoenix, AZ
- Full-time
- English
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Business Segment Director
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc —Scottsdale, AZ
- $239,881 - $259,559 a year
- Urgently hiring
- 11+ years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Business Segment Director
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc —Scottsdale, AZ
- $239,881 - $259,559 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
Field Service Specialist
HUBER TECHNOLOGY LLC —Phoenix, AZ
- $26 - $32 an hour
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
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Physical Plant Director - Copper Creek Inn
Copper Creek Inn —Chandler, AZ
- $28 - $31 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Criminal background check
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Project Director - Commercial Construction
Everforth, Cybercoders —Phoenix, AZ
- $140,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
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Director of Operations
Interstate – A Premier Facility Services Provider —Phoenix, AZ
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Residential
- Organizational skills
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Director (ARDMS)
Pima Medical Institute —Phoenix, AZ
- $78,030 - $107,290 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- 3 years
- Ob/Gyn
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Director of Ride & Attractions of Mattel Adventure Park

VAI Resort
Glendale, AZ

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Job Details

From $150,000 a year

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Employee relationship building
Stakeholder relationship building

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The Role

At VAI Resort, we're creating experiences unlike anything else in the world. As home to the world's first Mattel Adventure Park™, VAI combines immersive attractions, iconic brands, entertainment, hospitality, and technology to deliver unforgettable moments for guests of all ages.

The Director of Facilities & Technical Operations is responsible for leading the maintenance, engineering, and technical operations that power the Mattel Adventure Park experience. This leader oversees the safety, reliability, and performance of rides, attractions, show systems, themed environments, facilities, and infrastructure while building a culture focused on operational excellence, innovation, and guest satisfaction.

Reporting to senior leadership, this role serves as a key operational partner in ensuring every attraction, facility, and technical system operate at peak performance to deliver the extraordinary experiences guests expect from VAI Resort and Mattel Adventure Park.

What You’ll Do

Lead Operational Excellence

Direct all facilities, engineering, maintenance, and technical operations across Mattel Adventure Park and supporting resort environments.
Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of rides, attractions, show systems, themed environments, utilities, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and facility infrastructure.
Maintain operational readiness through proactive maintenance strategies, inspections, and asset management programs.

Drive Safety & Compliance

Champion a culture where safety is the highest priority for guests and team members.
Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, ASTM, state, local, manufacturer, and industry safety standards.
Lead safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.

Maintain World-Class Attractions

Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for rides, attractions, show systems, and supporting infrastructure.
Support attraction commissioning, troubleshooting, lifecycle planning, upgrades, and technical enhancements.
Partner with ride manufacturers, vendors, and technical experts to maximize reliability and performance.

Lead and Develop Teams

Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of facilities, engineering, maintenance, and technical professionals.
Establish performance expectations, training programs, and career development opportunities.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Partner Across the Business

Collaborate closely with Operations, Entertainment, Safety, Food & Beverage, Retail, Security, and Resort Leadership to ensure seamless guest experiences.
Support park activations, special events, seasonal programming, and new attraction initiatives.
Serve as a trusted operational leader and technical resource for the organization.

Manage Resources & Planning

Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital projects, maintenance schedules, and vendor relationships.
Drive operational efficiencies while maintaining exceptional quality, safety, and guest experience standards.
Implement systems and processes that support long-term asset performance and operational sustainability.

What You Bring

Passion for creating exceptional guest experiences through operational excellence.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop diverse technical teams.
Deep understanding of ride systems, facilities maintenance, engineering, utilities, show systems, and themed entertainment environments.
Proven ability to solve complex operational and technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Embody VAI’s CORE Values: Collaboration, Ownership, Resiliency, and Enthusiasm

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Technical Operations, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
5+ years of progressive leadership experience in technical operations, engineering, facilities management, maintenance, theme parks, attractions, entertainment venues, resorts, or similar large-scale operational environments.
Experience overseeing ride systems, attraction maintenance, themed entertainment environments, or complex guest-facing facilities strongly preferred.
Proven success leading maintenance programs, capital projects, vendor relationships, and operational teams.
Experience with CMMS systems, asset management programs, and maintenance planning tools preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA, ASTM ride standards, building systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and navigate active construction, maintenance, and operational environments for extended periods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures.
Ability to access elevated platforms, mechanical spaces, rooftops, and attraction infrastructure.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Must be available to support evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency operational situations as needed.

What’s In It for You

Lead the launch of a first-of-its-kind Mattel Adventure Park
Be the driving force behind one of the most exciting new entertainment destinations in the country
The opportunity to build, launch, and shape a landmark destination that will create memories for generations

Competitive compensation and benefits

Position Details

Salary: Starts at $150,000
Location: Glendale, AZ

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director of facilities management jobs in glendale, az

Director of Ride & Attractions of Mattel Adventure Park

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