Affiliate Club Infrastructure Supervisor - FIFA World Cup 26™

TKO•Houston, TX

About The Position

Who We Are: TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. Role Summary: Reporting directly to the Venue Infrastructure Manager, the Affiliate ClubInfrastructure Supervisor will be a key member of the FWC26 Infrastructure & Overlay Team with On Location and work in close collaboration across Delivery Functional Areas (FAs), focusing primarily on the Affiliates Village at the stadium. This role will have key interactions with the Primary Infrastructure Vendor and their subcontractors. The Infrastructure and Overlay Team plays a key role in the planning and delivery of the following topics: Village Layout and Functionality, Overlay, Power Distribution & HVAC, Lighting, Audio, Video, Water & Sewage Containment, Catering Infrastructure, Health & Safety, Waste and Recycling Management, Overall Permitting Submissions & Engineering Document compilation, Load In [Bump In], Resets and Dismantling [Bump Out] Scheduling, Production Labor management, Heavy Equipment, and monitoring of all construction and maintenance for temporary event builds related to assigned venues.

Requirements

Significant experience in operations and/or production management with an understanding of the technical complexity of a large-scale Temporary outdoor build at a stadium.
Experience in planning and delivering infrastructure and Technical Services to large scale sporting events.
Experience in supervising teams and staff with different backgrounds and skill sets.
Experience in Site Coordination/Production Management for large scale sport events/concerts/tours or festivals.
Knowledge of Union Labor and Policies
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
The ability to remain in a standing position for extended periods, except where sitting is permitted by law or reasonable accommodation is required.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in a variety of weather conditions.
Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal proficiency
Legally able to work with no assistance in sponsorship in the United States.
Ability to pass Accreditation process.

Responsibilities

Support the Venue Infrastructure Manager at your assigned Village(s), serving as a primary liaison among all FIFA and OL FAs and vendors (e.g. Design, Infrastructure, Affiliates and their production agencies) for the Village design, build, implementation and dismantle.
Provide general oversite and management of the Affiliates Village Production and Installation team(s) on site, working cohesively with multiple suppliers.
Assist with the infrastructure technical requirements, maintain clear communication with the FIFA In Venue Team and OL Venue Management Team to ensure all delivery timelines, inclusive of monitoring schedules from stadiums for install and update plans, etc.
Ensure all requirements are delivered according to the FIFA-approved Village Designs while maintaining compliance with all local requirements and ordinances.
Ensure overall production/technical elements are installed in accordance with the production plan for assigned Stadium Village, while populating all applicable reports [match day and non-match day] of village related activities.
Identify temporary infrastructure related issues and liaise directly with OL Venue Infrastructure Manager, Venue Management Team, Functional Areas (FAs) and Stakeholders during the delivery process.
Troubleshoot and implement ‘Plan B’ solutions in response to on-site issues, finalizing adjustments based on field conditions while accurately assessing and communicating potential budget and timeline impacts.
Provide oversight on Overlay suppliers' deliverables and act as escalation point for issue resolution along with the OL Venue Infrastructure Manager.
Report to OL Venue Infrastructure Manager on village progress, tracking, and issue resolution against the minute-by-minute Production Schedule.
Anticipate and address ADA compliance, fire egress requirements, and potential issues affecting Emergency Action Management plans to ensure all public-facing areas meet safety and accessibility standards.
Apply strong technical understanding of temporary power systems, tent structures, flooring, audio/video, scenic fabrication, graphics, HVAC, and heavy equipment to guide planning, vendor coordination, and on-site execution.