Fanatics · 4 hours ago
Facilities Manager
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expFanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, and they are seeking a Facilities Manager for their Collect Vault in Oregon. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring safety and security, and managing facility budgets while coordinating with various internal teams.
eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Oversee all facilities operations for the Oregon Vault, including building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), security infrastructure, life-safety systems, janitorial, grounds, and general upkeep
Manage small- to mid-scale capital or operational projects at the Oregon site — such as climate-control improvements, racking installations, security/access-control enhancements, or workflow/space-planning upgrades
Maintain a proactive environment of safety and operational excellence: quickly address maintenance issues, environmental concerns, or risks that may impact the safety or integrity of high-value stored collectibles
Conduct routine facility audits to confirm compliance with Vault standards, operational policies, environmental controls, and security requirements
Develop and manage facility budgets (operational expenses and capital projects), monitoring spend, forecasting needs, and presenting financial updates to leadership
Serve as the central coordinator between internal teams — Vault Operations, Security, Inventory/Authentication, IT, Procurement, and Corporate Real Estate — ensuring alignment on physical space needs and site performance
Manage vendor relationships for maintenance, janitorial services, building systems, landscaping, security tech, and specialty contractors; monitor vendor performance and ensure contractual compliance
Identify opportunities to improve facility reliability, reduce operational costs, expand preventive maintenance, and streamline workflows within the Oregon Vault
Implement standardized operating procedures that ensure the Vault maintains best-in-class security, environmental control, and service delivery standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) preferred — ideally in Facilities Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
~7+ years of facilities or operations management experience — ideally in a warehouse, fulfillment center, specialized storage environment, or high-security facility
Experience managing staff or cross-functional teams, with the ability to influence without direct authority
Strong vendor-management skills, with proven success in negotiating services, evaluating performance, and overseeing third-party contractors
Demonstrated ability to manage operational and capital budgets, monitor expenses, and drive cost-efficient decision-making
Ability to work in an agile and fast-moving environment where maintenance needs, operational demands, or security protocols may shift rapidly
Strong communication skills, capable of collaborating with operations, security, leadership, and technical partners
Willingness to work on-site full-time in Oregon and respond to occasional off-hours or emergency facility needs
Preferred
Understanding of security systems, access controls, CCTV, and processes relevant to protecting high-value inventory
Knowledge of environmental control, including managing humidity, temperature, air quality, and other conditions that impact collectibles
Experience in environments where chain-of-custody, audit standards, and risk mitigation are critical
Familiarity with warehouse workflows, inventory handling, and optimized facility layouts
Company
Fanatics
Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.9BKey Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
J
Joseph Bozich
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
Michael Mahan
CEO
Recent News
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