Site Manager, Temporary Events - FIFA World Cup 26™

On Location•San Francisco, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. Role Summary: The Site Manager, Temporary Events for the FIFA World Cup 2 6 TM oversees all overlay and infrastructure requirements at assigned venues. They ensure the timely planning, coordination, and execution of production components such as temporary structures, overlay houses , and support facilities, while adhering to operational, financial, and safety regulations. Acting as the main contact, the Infrastructure Manager liaises with internal teams, vendors, and venue stakeholders to deliver top-tier event infrastructure . This role will report into and be based out of: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles, CA) Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, CA / San Francisco, CA) Lumen Field (Seattle, WA)

Requirements

Proven experience in infrastructure/overlay management for large-scale events, sports tournaments, or equivalent projects.
Strong knowledge of temporary structures, overlay logistics , and production management.
Familiarity with procurement processes, contract management, and change order procedures.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple vendors and stakeholders under strict timelines.
Ability to pass Accreditation process.

Responsibilities

Overlay & Infrastructure Oversight Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of temporary infrastructure and overlay needs across venues.
Ensure the timely delivery of housing/production units, kitchens, staff facilities, storage hubs, and other essential overlay assets.
Coordinate infrastructure schedules with Venue Management (VM) and FIFA requirements.
Production & Teams Management Manage production of overlay houses and coordinate with production teams/vendors for installation and quality assurance.
Supervise external contractors and ensure adherence to technical specifications and health & safety standards.
Monitor progress on-site and resolve operational or technical challenges.
Authorities & Decision-Making Review and recommend infrastructure-related change orders, submitting them to the Venue Manager and Procurement team for approval and execution.
Track budgets, cost implications, and delivery schedules for infrastructure-related decisions.
Ensure transparent documentation and reporting of all infrastructure changes.
Stakeholder Collaboration Collaborate closely with the Venue Manager (VM), FIFA Venue Manager, and procurement teams to align infrastructure scope and delivery.
Work with all Functional Areas (FAs) to integrate their requirements into infrastructure planning and execution.
Act as the liaison between contractors, venue operators, and internal project teams to ensure operational readiness.