Director, Venue Infrastructure Delivery

LA28 (Web)•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$126,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Venue Infrastructure team is responsible for delivering the competition and non-competition venues fit-for-purpose for the preparation and staging of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This department is responsible for managing the design, development, construction, maintenance and removal of all Games infrastructure in existing and temporary venues. The Director, VNI Delivery, reporting to the Senior Director, Venue Development, will be responsible for managing the delivery of infrastructure at a group of venues. Coordinating across architecture, engineering and program management teams, this role is responsible for progressing the infrastructure planning with a focus on delivery and build. This role will liaise with internal and external stakeholders for alignment of planning, schedules, requirements and priorities.

Requirements

Minimum 8-years of relevant industry experience, preferably with 5 years of leadership experience in the sport or live event industry
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred, but not required.
Experience with construction, architecture and/or engineering programs
Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven success at building excellent working relationships
Experience working with senior executives across multiple functional areas
Excellent leadership skills with track record of people development and revenue achievement
Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
Experience in centering accessibility and universal design in venue development processes, with an emphasis on the needs of athletes, employees, and attendees with disabilities
Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills
Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues
Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Self-starter with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work where applicable
A collaborative mindset; someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego
An innovative viewpoint, challenging the status quo and thinking ahead to future years of the Movement
Ability to implement and manage change effectively
Ability to travel frequently within the Los Angeles Region to visit venue locations
Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage the delivery development strategy and process for all competition and non-competition venues across the Olympic and Paralympic Games plans
Support the integration of internal stakeholders with external delivery partners, including architecture, engineering and overlay resources to ensure a coordinated process
Establish close working relationships with subcontractor teams as well as key functional areas to ensure the venue delivery process aligns with cross-functional planning timelines and objectives
Closely align with the Infrastructure Program Management, Engineering and Venue Development Sub-functions to ensure coordinated planning for all venue design and delivery milestones and deliverables
Hire, train, motivate, and evaluate staff as the team grows
Directly supervise multiple sub-functions including design and overlay teams
Develop and adhere to departmental budget with clear steps to implement, monitor, and appropriately measure deliverables