Production Manager - Live Concerts

SHOW IMAGING INC•Vista, CA

22d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Show Imaging is a solutions driven community of creators who aim to authentically enrich people's lives by producing world-class experiences, inclusive of all. We create live experiences through cutting edge technology, creative design, and hands-on project management. Our service offerings include creative and design, program development and project management, software, and web development, and full-service production technology. The Production Manager has ultimate responsibility for the execution of company events. In addition, Production Managers sometimes assist in the duties of AV Technician, Senior AV Technician as well as being a department head onsite.

Requirements

Ability to work well with clients
Excellent time management skills
Good organizational skills
Ability to maintain composure during emergencies and/or last-minute changes
Proactive planning skills, including forecasting timelines
Ability to identify and resolve potential problems before they arise
Ability to pre-plan on-site time management, including forecasting timelines and assigning crew
Ability to execute according to plan
Knowledge of all technical aspects of the Event Department (Audio, Video, Lighting, Rigging)
Ability to problem solve within those technical aspects
Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week with occasional overtime
Ability to work remotely, on-site and in office
Must be able to work some weekends and some late nights
Must be able to travel occasionally
Ability to manage departmental staff and subcontractors
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to foster team environment
Ability to work individually as well as with a team
Ability to read, write, comprehend and speak English
Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
Must possess computer skills and be able to email and text
Working knowledge of Google Drive/Sheets
Maintain a clean driving record
Basic hand tools including personal multi-tool (Leatherman, Gerber, etc.) and/or C Wrench, pliers, screwdrivers, knife, flashlight, personal cell phone capable of emailing/calling/texting
The ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly
The ability to respond quickly to sounds
The ability to move safely over uneven terrain and/or in confined spaces
The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
The ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds
The ability to work in extreme weather
The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day

Nice To Haves

Familiarity and ability to work in Vector Works is desired

Responsibilities

Pre-production meetings, site visits and client meetings
Working with CAD team on Drawings/Designs for projects
Gear specification and accurate equipment pullsheets
Timeline Planning – planning/collaborating on the production timeline of a project
Submitting Trucking requests for their shows via ClickUP
Submitting heavy machinery requests for their shows via ClickUP
Post-Production feedback via show reports and notetaking for future event execution
Participation in internal meetings, including but not limited to production meetings, pre/post show meetings, design, etc.
Working with account management and labor team to request / secure staff for your event
Timeline planning
Working with the gear team to obtain needed sub-rentals
Scheduling needed machinery
Production schedule logistics
Working with the labor/travel team for all travel arrangements for staff, including hotel, airfare, rental car
Submitting per diem requests to accounting for all travel shows
Supervision of staff and contractors
Supervision of equipment and sub-rentals
Management of client needs/expectations
Time management ensuring that start, content and end timelines are met
“Next Steps” execution; planning 2 or 3 steps ahead of tasks currently being worked on to keep crew continuously moving forward
Other job duties as assigned
All employees are required to work across all departments, assisting where needed
All employees are required to adhere to established company policies and procedures