Director, Venue Infrastructure Delivery

LA28•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The VNI (Venue Infrastructure) team plays a critical role in delivering competition and non-competition venues that are functional, innovative, and accessible for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As part of the larger Sport & Games Delivery group, the VNI team ensures that all venues are designed and developed with the highest standards for functionality, sustainability, and inclusion. As Director of Venue Infrastructure Delivery, this role will oversee and help lead the end-to-end design, construction, and delivery of Games-time venues. The Director will manage a team of Senior Managers, as well as external partners and contractors, and will be responsible for the planning and delivery of all venue delivery of infrastructure, engineering, and permitting requirements, along with central services and cross-functional integration supporting all areas of venue infrastructure. To advance venue planning efforts, the Director will collaborate closely with internal departments, external stakeholders, partner organizations, and consultants to develop and refine the venue master plan and detailed venue designs for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Requirements

Minimum 8-years of relevant industry experience in event infrastructure design and temporary infrastructure delivery.
Proven experience leading engineering or architecture and design programs – training as an engineer or architect is preferred but not required but direct experience overseeing and managing complex construction is required
A collaborative mindset; someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego
Ability to implement and manage change effectively
Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven success at building excellent working relationships
Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with AutoCAD or similar tools advantageous
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present information effectively
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Preferred working knowledge of California Building Code requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sports Management, Construction Management, Event Management, or related field or equivalent work experience strongly preferred
Preferably with 5 years of leadership experience in the sport or live event industry

Responsibilities

Hire, train, motivate, and evaluate department staff
Directly supervise sub-functions including design and delivery teams
Oversee venue development strategies to ensure venues meet Olympic and Paralympic operational requirements while balancing cost, schedule, and risk
Lead resolution of complex design, construction, operational, and stakeholder issues impacting venue delivery
Manage procurement specification development with integration of cost, schedule and construction feasibility
Manage the venue development’s team requirements for cost, procurement, schedule, permitting and supplier integration
Lead cross-functional coordination efforts to align venue delivery milestones with test events, operational planning cycles, and Games-time requirements.
Oversee transition planning from design and construction phases into venue operations and Games-time delivery.
Establish close working relationships with key functional areas to ensure the venue design development process aligns with cross-functional planning timelines and objectives
Work with the IOC and IPC to understand all requirements, get strategic buy-in, and expedite approval processes where necessary
Closely align with the Infrastructure Program Management Sub-function to ensure coordinated planning for all venue design and delivery milestones and deliverables including procurement and cost