Technical Production Manager

POSITION: Technical Production Manager

DEPARTMENT: Events and Operations

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an immediate opening at the Five Flags Civic Center for a Technical Production Manager that will assist the Operations Department with the daily activities required to run, maintain, and service the facility and/or the events towards ensuring the event and production needs are met for the venue, client, and patrons.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communicate with clients to obtain necessary technical requirements for developing and executing a plan to create diagrams, fulfill riders, conduct advances, schedule and supervise labor calls, and process equipment orders for events and other event related informationReview artist riders and maintain weekly contact with artist tour managersCreate CAD drawings of general layout for eventsActs as liaison between the facility and clients ensuring all requirements are met and facility rules, regulations and policies are adhered to such as ADA compliance, NFPA life safety codes, OSHA GuidelinesSupervise labor calls for local IATSE, along with any additional contracted labor force for productionAssist in developing and executing a plan to fulfill riders, advances, labor calls, and equipment for eventsFacilitate scheduling, training, and evaluation of part-time production employeesProduce events while maintaining a high degree of public safety in line with all life safety codesEnsure set up is completed as required with the proper equipment providedWork with all departments as needed to maintain technical and event related equipment in the venueProvide quality service and execution through daily operations and event productionFacilitate venue readiness by supervising and working along with various labor crews during conversions, load in, show, and load outParticipate in securing the venue during daily operations, event days, emergency operations and venue closuresMaintain records for events assigned and verify internal consistency of associated documentsAttend staff meetings. Develop and maintain a harmonious working relationship with all the other departmentsServes as 'Manager on Duty' for events when neededOther duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

With the help of the Assistant Technical Production Manager, supervise the local IATSE part-time employees during conversions, show calls, and daily operations with ability to supervise large groups and/or many small groups at the same timeDemonstrate supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ASM Global's policies and applicable lawsWork with the Operations Director to interview, hire and train employees; plan, assign and direct work; review and evaluate performance; address complaints and resolve problems

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Demonstrate knowledge in industry terminology, NFPA life safety codes, general and local IATSE policies and procedures, facility capabilities, operational procedures, OSHA guidelines, event coordination and production/technical related servicesDemonstrate general knowledge and understanding of theatrical rigging, stage building, carpentry, show power, electrical work, exhibition show sets and field wiring, banquet sets and meeting room functionsAbility to work with limited supervision, prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously while exercising judgment and initiative in addressing complaints and resolving problemsAbility to train and direct employees to plan and assign work in an efficient and effective mannerAbility to operate sound, lighting, audio-visual and other industry related equipment

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree from a technical college with a management, theatre, technical production emphasis is preferredFour (4) years of hands-on, professional event production experience in the industry for arena, theatre, stadium, and/or convention center; or equivalent combination of education and experience

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate skill in Windows, MS Office, AutoCAD and Adobe software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Possess any licenses, certificates or training required by local, state or national authorities for the operation of the equipment found at the facility, in particular rigging, carpentry, stage production, electrical, vehicles (Forklift, tenant, etc.) is preferred.Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to walk/stand extensively, kneel, climb to high walkways, balance, and maneuver throughout the various areas and surfaces of the venueMust be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or occasionally more with assistanceWork inside and outside the building is required and may have some exposure to adverse conditionsMust be able to hear and speak English fluently to use a two-way radioWork flexible hours, including nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays