Facility Manager

Job Title: Facility Manager 

Company: Dragons Elite Athletics & Dragons Academy 

Location: Boynton Beach, FL – local candidates only

Job Summary

About Dragons Elite Athletics:

Dragons Elite Athletics is a forward-thinking, performance-driven organization revolutionizing the youth elite training and fitness industry. We are a team of passionate leaders, certified coaches, and former athletes dedicated to the long-term development of youth athletes, providing them with the tools to achieve success in sports and life. Dragon Way ; our unique development methodology, sets us apart by focusing on athlete growth and development, from college scholarships to professional sports careers.

About Dragons Academy:

Traditional public and private schools are leaving families frustrated, while homeschooling, though the fastest-growing alternative puts tremendous strain on parents. The system isn’t working, and families are stuck choosing between rigid institutions or overwhelming do-it-yourself solutions.

That’s why we launched Dragon Academy . Founded by Black Dragon Capital, Dragons Academy was founded by successful technology entrepreneurs, engaged educators and pioneers in education-based programs to create a next generation fully accredited 1 to 1 learning school for grades K to 12, where personalized education unlocks the full potential of students while providing unprecedented flexibility and oversight by parents and families. Through at-home, virtual, and in-person personalized instruction, we empower students to thrive while giving families the freedom and support they need with an emphasis on technology and leadership development. About Black Dragon Capital: 

Black Dragon Capital LLC (BDC) is a unique growth-oriented private equity firm focused on investing in areas where information technology is enabling the disruption of industries by allowing a faster, better and more economically compelling way to solve industry issues.  We seek to benefit from a diverse perspective combined with high performance operating and investment executives. We hire and promote based on merit, without bias, and make a genuine effort to ensure we have a diversified team that aligns with the diversity of our portfolio companies and their clients. We intend to maintain over 65% of our team members as culturally or gender diverse, and we work hard to foster a supportive and welcoming workplace. Bringing a leadership and advisory group of successful entrepreneurs, former operators and deal making experience, Black Dragon’s team has a track record of building market leading companies, driving above market returns and accelerating growth and profitability through its distribution connections, strategic advice, and active participation within our investments, primarily in financial technologies, eCommerce, and sports and media technology markets.

Role Overview: 

Our Facility Manager will work with our onsite Facility team to oversee our Dragons Elite Athletics sites and grounds, ensuring they are safe, efficient, and well-maintained by managing budgets, staff, contractors, maintenance, and compliance with regulations, focusing on both daily operations and long-term strategic planning for capital projects and sustainability. This role requires the Manager to travel from facility to facility, as needed within the South Florida area during the week and occasionally on weekends as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Maintenance : Prepares specifications for capital projects, including opening and retrofitting existing facilities. Estimates costs of equipment, materials, labor, and supplies; prepares bid specifications for projects, equipment, and contracted services; oversees site and building projects performed by outside contractors. Direct daily operations, preventative maintenance, repairs (HVAC, plumbing, electrical), cleaning, and groundskeeping.

Project Plan Management : Project plan management with our Project management office as needed, and coordinate finishing and design elements with our Chief Design office and executives of Elite and Academy.

Budget & Finance : Develop and manage facility budgets and negotiate vendor contracts.

Safety & Compliance : Serves as administrator responsible for facility safety ensure adherence to health, and environmental regulations (OSHA, ADA), manage risk, and develop emergency plans.

Staff & Vendor Management : Supervise facilities staff, provide training, and manage external contractors. Directs, schedules, and oversees external contractors (electricians, plumbers, excavators, roofers, painters, landscapers, etc.).

Strategic Planning : Plan for future facility needs, including renovations, expansions, certifications, licensing, inspections, all steps required to launch a new facility and sustainability initiatives.

Space Management : Coordinate space planning and workplace optimization. 

Core Skills & Qualifications

• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and facility systems.
• Budgeting and financial management expertise.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, especially during emergencies. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• This role requires the Manager to travel from facility to facility within the South Florida area during the week and occasionally on weekends as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, building trades, or related field (demonstrated applicable experience may be considered instead of education) and;
• Five or more years of progressively more responsible experience in facility management and maintenance, with three or more years of supervisory experience or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with operations and executive management, and facility managers and stakeholders. 
• Experience in operational and strategic planning as well as budget development.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information in written and oral format.