Manager, Containment

LA28•Los Angeles, CA

53d•$88,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community. The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles. Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them. Manager, Containment The Games Planning & Delivery group aims to deliver the most seamless, innovative, and engaging Games experience ever for all athletes, fans, partners, and the community. The Games Planning & Delivery team is currently organized in four key areas including Venue Infrastructure, Venue Management, Revenue & Commercial, and Games Operations, but will expand to over 30 functional areas by Games time. 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, program management, construction, maintenance, and removal of all Games infrastructure in existing and fully temporary venues. Containment, in the Games environment, refers to the coordination of cable pathways, routes and the infrastructure and equipment needed to install cabling at a venue. Containment can include cable bridges, cable trays, hooks, ground protection for cabling and other solutions. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Containment; the Manager, Containment will be responsible for overseeing the development of containment plans, informing procurement of containment as well as managing installation, maintenance and removal during operations. Significant integration with stakeholders is required to develop cable pathways and the infrastructure required. The duties of this role include overseeing external engineering resources. This role will require extensive knowledge of the development of technical plans and designs. To support venue development efforts, this role is required to coordinate with multiple internal functional areas to ensure feedback is captured and designs meet industry codes and standards, IOC requirements, and cost and schedule targets. LA28 will make extensive use of existing venues as well as build temporary venues, requiring varying application of containment principles.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years' experience with large infrastructure integration with specific experience in containment desired
Experience with temporary infrastructure and overlay.
Advanced knowledge of engineering and collaboration tools and software (Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
Experience with key industry codes and practices
Knowledge of key containment activities, including site preparation, grading, and remediation
Knowledge of fundamental project management concepts (scope, schedule, budget)
Required – Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
Detail oriented with excellent command of productivity and collaboration tools (Office360, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Autodesk Cloud etc.)
Ability to present information concisely to wide audience of leadership, external contractors and advisors, and governmental agencies
Ability to work within a complex and demanding environment with many stakeholders while maintaining strong relationships
Some travel as needed to onsite venues and partner offices
Familiarity with temporary infrastructure projects in addition to permanent construction
Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
Experience working with colleagues across multiple functional areas
Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills
Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues
Self-starter with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work where applicable
Resume

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with local or major sporting events (Olympics & Paralympic Games, World Cup, etc.)
Desired – Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture.
Desired – Knowledge of Project Management and Construction in the United States and California

Responsibilities

Lead containment technical design and development to include types and formats of suitable containment in existing as well as fully temporary venues
Oversee external resources to deliver on workstream responsibilities
Develop technical engineering design guides and principles and adapt IOC requirements to local practices
Coordinate internal and external stakeholder’s requirements to develop cost effective and streamlined containment solutions to meet their games time requirements for each venue
Manage and develop review process for plans to meet departmental milestones
Integrate and influence venue design to allow for efficient containment solutions
Support infrastructure requirements for Broadcast, Energy, Technology and Venue Development, amongst other stakeholders, and align cable routes where possible for containment planning
Prepare and oversee the containment portion of the venue design books and technical publications.
Advance engineering designs through increasing levels of detail for construction drawings
Support the development of integrated workplans and schedules with the infrastructure master schedule, event operations planning, and central Program Management
Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to prepare costs, elevate delivery and procurement risks, and identify savings opportunities
Support other cross-functional initiatives, including Permitting, Risk Management, and Event Operations
Oversee an installation team during operations and maintenance during the event period
Ensure compliance within workstream to Health & Safety regulations
Problem solve and negotiate with stakeholders to get the best outcomes