Infrastructure Manager
SailGP
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Location: New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Oversee the planning, procurement and delivery of temporary event infrastructure across the Americas region
- Work closely with Infrastructure Lead and cross-functional teams to design, build and execute large-scale event structures
- Collaborate with the Americas working group on all build aspects and overall onsite operations
- Establish and enforce highest quality standards with vendors and suppliers
- Negotiate and support regional procurement processes for temporary event infrastructure
- Collate comprehensive technical drawings, specifications and documentation for all temporary structures
- Ensure structure designs meet safety regulations, building codes, and accessibility requirements
- Manage integrated build schedules and critical path planning for venue preparations
- Communicate build schedules and readiness to stakeholders
- Maintain relationships with operations team and wider business functions to address operational concerns
- Develop and manage budgets for temporary infrastructure across events in region
- Oversee construction and installation of all temporary event infrastructure and compliance with site safety standards
- Oversee structural engineering assessments where required and forecast future infrastructure requirements and costs
- Maintain documentation for insurance and compliance purposes
Requirements
- Significant qualifications in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field
- Proven track record managing complex infrastructure projects in multiple locations
- Experience with premium or VIP environments in event settings
- Strong technical knowledge of temporary structures, facilities, and site services
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Proficiency with CAD software and technical drawing
- Understanding of building codes and safety regulations across different regions
- Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
- Ability to work effectively across cultural and geographic boundaries
- International travel required
- Hybrid working model with minimum of 3 days per week in New York office preferred
- Season-long contractor position initially