Production Manager - Theater

TEAM SAN JOSE•San Jose, CA

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for supervising touring and local production events managed by Team San Jose, Broadway San Jose, Nederlander Concerts, AEG/Goldenvoice, Live Nation, and other National and Regional promoters, as well as corporate meetings and Special Events.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years as a Production Manager in a venue of comparable size or larger
Excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills
Availability to workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Hours may be extended (10-16 hours as needed). Scheduling flexibility is essential.
Able to make presentations and sell ideas
Quick and innovative problem solver
Knowledge and ability with working with trade unions
Knowledge of financial show settlements
Able to motivate and lead others to accomplish objectives
Knowledge of basic computer skills-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Knowledge of AutoCAD
Knowledge of Unger Boeck Software

Responsibilities

Responsible for training new Production Managers, Production Assistants, and Runners. Maintain training documents and records
Advance all aspects of shows, including production, technical rider, and dressing room hospitality needs
Manage daily events from load-in through load-out, overseeing IATSE Staff, equipment deliveries, and safe work practices
Attend client site tours and meetings while providing innovative and efficient solutions to client queries
Provide estimates of Sales for possible future shows
Manage both concerts and special events with equal attention and high standards, and complete post-event reports.
Interface and make production arrangements with local labor and equipment vendors on behalf of the clients
Process vendor invoices with accounts payable and add costs to event billing.
Coordinate all backstage activities and interaction with other tenants
Compile final settlement, including payroll invoices and other production invoices, including cash advances
Maintain good relations with local unions, third-party contractors, and other tenants
Keep clients up to date with changing event budgets, confirm approval, and communicate payment terms, where applicable.
Help maintain and arrange for the repair of house equipment, sometimes at a moment’s notice.
Assure a safe working environment at all times, implementing Team San Jose's safe operating policies and procedures
Assist HR with processing IASTSE 134 new hire paperwork according to TSJ guidelines
Process injury reports according to TSJ guidelines
Leading scheduling and supervising installation of capital improvement and safety maintenance projects at the San Jose Civic
Maintain an involvement and dialogue with the TSJ senior team during contract negotiations