Insomniac - Manager, Building & Engineering

Live Nation Entertainment • Calabasas, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world, enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics, sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers, and next-generation special effects. Their events captivate the senses and inspire unique fan interaction, with the quality of the Headliner experience being a top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights, and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe, having taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival, attracting over 525,000 fans over three days. Founded by Pasquale Rotella in 1993, the company has been based in Los Angeles since its inception. The Manager, Building & Engineering position is responsible for managing infrastructure planning for Insomniac festivals and large-scale events. The Manager will partner with production teams on site builds, ensuring engineering integrity and compliance. This is not a remote position and reports to the VP, Building & Engineering.

Requirements

• 6+ years’ experience in building engineering, facilities management or event infrastructure
• Degree in Engineering, operations management or related field
• Experience in nightlife or music industry environments
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and energy management
• Experience supporting large scale live events, festivals, or entertainment venues
• Familiarity with temporary power systems and large scale event builds
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and building/fire codes
• Proven experience managing vendors and contractors
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude
• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects and requests against multiple tight deadlines and timelines at once
• Must maintain strict confidentiality
• Must exercise utmost discretion in dealing with staff, vendors and business associates in dealing with sensitive matters
• Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours and travel to events, as required, to meet deadlines
• Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa

Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure planning for festival and large scale events
• Partner with production teams on site builds, ensuring engineering integrity and compliance
• Ensure compliance with installation and teardown of temporary systems
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments before, during and after events
• Source, hire, and manage contractors, engineers and various vendors
• Manage scope of work, budgets, timelines and performance
• Ensure all vendors adhere to Insomniac safety and operational standards
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes, fire codes and OSHA standards
• Maintain permits, inspections and certifications across all event sites and venues
• Develop and enforce safety protocols, emergency response procedures, and incident reporting
• Provide training on safety, systems and operational procedures
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Partner closely with Production, HR, Legal, Operations and other teams
• Support new venue builds, renovations, and special projects
• Partner with sustainability teams on energy efficiency and environmental initiatives
• Develop and manage operating expenditure budgets
• Identify cost saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety
• Track expenses related to maintenance, repairs and infrastructure builds

Benefits

• generous vacation
• healthcare
• retirement benefits
• student loan repayment
• tuition reimbursement
• six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering
• perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips
• access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees