Associate, Containment

LA28 (Web)•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate, Containment will support the Venue Infrastructure (VNI) team in delivering Games-specific temporary infrastructure for Olympic and Paralympic competition and non-competition venues. The role coordinates publication of design packages through stakeholder review, procurement, and permitting milestones, collaborating across LA28 to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets. Reporting to the Manager, Containment, the Associate helps manage increasing workload and venue design detail as future TVDB submittals progress. The position supports containment technical design and development, applies engineering design guides and principles, and adapts IOC requirements to local practices. It also coordinates stakeholder requirements to develop cost-effective, consolidated containment solutions and supports plans, integrated workplans, schedules, and cross-functional infrastructure initiatives. Work is primarily conducted onsite in LA28’s Downtown Los Angeles office, in an open-floorplan office setting. Hours may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, particularly during peak event periods. The role may evolve and include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience with large infrastructure integration; containment experience is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture, or equivalent work experience.
Experience with architectural, engineering, environmental, or experiential design.
Advanced knowledge of engineering and collaboration tools and software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and SolidWorks.
Detail-oriented, with excellent command of productivity and collaboration tools such as Office360, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Autodesk Cloud.
Experience with key industry codes and practices.
Knowledge of key containment activities, including site preparation, grading, and remediation.
Knowledge of fundamental project management concepts, including scope, schedule, and budget.
Ability to problem-solve and negotiate with stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.
Strong communication, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.
Ability to work in a complex, demanding, multi-stakeholder environment while maintaining strong relationships.
Ability to present information concisely to leadership, external contractors and advisors, and governmental agencies.
Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues.
Time-management and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
Available to work onsite in LA28’s Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
Able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment and spend extended periods using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
Able to work hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience with temporary pop-up, event, activation, and experiential installation design.
Experience with large venues, sporting events, temporary infrastructure, and overlay.
Experience with local or major sporting events, such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games or World Cup.
Familiarity with temporary infrastructure projects in addition to permanent construction.
File and asset management experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal teams on containment technical design and development.
Follow technical engineering design guides and principles, adapting IOC requirements to local practices.
Coordinate internal and external stakeholder requirements to develop cost-effective, consolidated containment.
Support development and review processes for plans to meet departmental milestones.
Integrate with and influence venue design to enable efficient containment solutions.
Support infrastructure requirements for Broadcast, Energy, Technology, Venue Development, and other stakeholders, aligning cable routes where possible for containment planning.
Support development of integrated workplans and schedules with the infrastructure master schedule, event operations planning, and central Program Management.
Coordinate with Finance and Procurement to prepare costs, elevate delivery and procurement risks, and identify savings opportunities.
Support cross-functional initiatives, including Permitting, Risk Management, and Event Operations.
Ensure workstream compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
Perform other duties as required, potentially including operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.