Insomniac
dance music festivals and events
Manager,Building&Engineering
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“Manager, Building & Engineering at Insomniac. Skills: infrastructure planning, site builds, engineering integrity, compliance, vendor management, contractor management, safety protocols, budget management. Manage infrastructure planning for festival and large scale events. Partner with production teams on site builds, ensuring engineering integrity and compliance”
Industry & Context.
active problem solver; sense of urgency for projects large and small
Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally, Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments, Ability to manage multiple projects and requests against multiple tight deadlines and timelines at once, May work in drastic temperature climates, Position will expose candidate to sensitive company information and so must maintain strict confidentiality, Must exercise utmost discretion in dealing with staff, vendors and business associates in dealing with sensitive matters, Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours and travel to events, as required, to meet deadlines, Frequent travel will be required (economy)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6+ years’ experience in building engineering, facilities management or event infrastructure, Degree in Engineering, operations management or related field, Experience in nightlife or music industry environments, Knowledge of sustainable building practices and energy management, Experience supporting large scale live events, festivals, or entertainment venues, Familiarity with temporary power systems and large scale event builds, Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and building/fire codes, Proven experience managing vendors and contractors, organizational and project management skills, Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude, Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small, Must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa
Nice to Have
Experience in nightlife or music industry environments, Knowledge of sustainable building practices and energy management, Familiarity with temporary power systems and large scale event builds
What You'll Do.
Manage infrastructure planning for festival and large scale events
Partner with production teams on site builds
ensuring engineering integrity and compliance
Ensure compliance with installation and teardown of temporary systems
Conduct site inspections and risk assessments before
during and after events
and manage contractors
engineers and various vendors
timelines and performance
Ensure all vendors adhere to Insomniac safety and operational standards
Ensure compliance with local
and federal building codes
fire codes and OSHA standards
inspections and certifications across all event sites and venues
Develop and enforce safety protocols
emergency response procedures
and incident reporting
Provide training on safety
systems and operational procedures
Foster a culture of accountability
and continuous improvement
Partner closely with Production
Operations and other teams
Support new venue builds
Partner with sustainability teams on energy efficiency and environmental initiatives
Develop and manage operating expenditure budgets
Identify cost saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety
Track expenses related to maintenance
repairs and infrastructure builds
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with production teams on site builds; Partner closely with Production, HR, Legal, Operations and other teams; Partner with sustainability teams
Process & Methodology
Manage infrastructure planning, Manage scope of work, budgets, timelines and performance, organizational and project management skills, Manage multiple projects and requests against multiple tight deadlines and timelines at once
Full Job Description
Job Summary: ****WHO ARE YOU?**** Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at building and engineering? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of engineering space. Is this you? Read on… ****WHO ARE WE?**** Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993. ****THE ROLE**** Insomniac is seeking a Manager, Building & Engineering. This position manages infrastructure planning for Insomniac festivals and large scale events. The Manager will partner with production teams on site builds, ensuring engineering integrity and compliance. This position reports to the VP, Building & Engineering. This is not a remote position. ****RESPONSIBILITIES**** **Festival & Event Engineering** * Manage infrastructure planning for festival and large scale events * Partner with production teams on site builds, ensuring engineering integrity and compliance * Ensure compliance with installation and teardown of temporary systems * Conduct site inspections and risk assessments before, during and after events **Vendor & Contractor Management** * Source, hire, and manage contractors, eng
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