Associate, Containment

LA28 • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate, Containment supports the Venue Infrastructure (VNI) team in delivering temporary infrastructure for Olympic and Paralympic competition and non-competition venues. Reporting to the Manager, Containment, this role helps coordinate design-package publication through stakeholder review, procurement, and permitting milestones. The Associate collaborates across LA28 to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets and supports containment planning as requirements and venue detail increase.

The role contributes to technical design and development, integrates containment needs into venue design, and coordinates stakeholder requirements to develop cost-effective, consolidated solutions. It also supports cross-functional work planning, cost and procurement coordination, risk management, permitting, and compliance with health and safety regulations. The role is based onsite in downtown Los Angeles, primarily in an open-plan office setting, and may evolve to 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, or SolidWorks.
• Strong command of productivity and collaboration tools, such as Office360, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Autodesk Cloud.
• Experience with key industry codes and practices.
• Knowledge of 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 environment with many stakeholders 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 the downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• Able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment and for extended periods using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• Hours may vary and 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 Olympics and Paralympic Games or World Cup.
• Familiarity with temporary infrastructure projects in addition to permanent construction.
• File and asset management experience.
• Specific experience in containment.

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 and consolidated containment.
• Support the development and review of plans to meet departmental milestones.
• Integrate 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 and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as required; responsibilities may evolve and include operational work during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level