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House of Blues Insomniac - Project Manager, Site Experience in Las Vegas, Nevada
Job Summary:
WHO ARE YOU?
Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at building exciting and unforgettable displays? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture as well as creating memorable experiences. Is this you? Read on…
WHO ARE WE?
Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.
Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have 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 and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.
THE ROLE
The Project Manager, Site Experience is responsible for the global project management of the Experience Department, and Experience Warehouse operations. This person is responsible for ensuring the success of event productions by managing the technical, personnel and financial aspects of the Experience department while supporting and coordinating with the Experience and Warehouse Management Team. This is not a remote position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
LOGISTICS
Manage, facilitate and or attend production meetings to gather requirements, provide operational input and distribute information to relevant teams
Primary point of contact for operational and experience stakeholders throughout specific sourcing and procurement processes
Maintain accurate vendor records and facilitate all visa paperwork for partners, clients and vendors
Liaise Cross-functionally between experience, operations, production and fabrication to ensure day-to-day flow of project timelines and budgets are being followed
Document, create and distribute, live, digital and event SOPs
Provide project development and expectations updates to experience and warehouse leads and personnel
Partner with experience team to advance equipment, site needs and travel details for shows
Facilitate safe, consistent operation and maintenance of all office and mobile equipment
Maintain a detailed and thorough digital record keeping, filing system and database management
Ensure that working conditions are safe and that employees are following company safety procedures
Safely operate various types of utility vehicles by following and enforcing all company and department SOPs
Conduct daily rounds on all areas that fall under responsibility
Recruit, hire, train and onboard members on the team directly and partnering teams
Other special projects and tasks as assigned as needed
Some travel may be required (economy)
REPORTING
Partner with finance to evaluate event requirements for budgeting and tracking production finance expenses
Partner with warehouse team to create and maintain inventory and maintenance log
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Create show schedule to present weekly at staff meeting: ensuring information is distributed to head of department in a timely manner
Partn er with Experience and Warehouse Management to schedule appropriate number of staff while maintaining labor costs within the assigned budgetary guidelines
Facilitate proper company and interdepartmental communication
Oversee and manage seasonal employees and vendors directly and indirectly on a project basis
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or trade school accreditation in related field experience
3+ years festival and concert tour experience
Proven ability to remain calm and professional in all situations
Thorough understanding various aspects of festival production
Valid and current driver license, U.S. Passport, and credit card for hotel incidentals
Working knowledge of web and mobile technologies, rich media, social and technical platforms
Proficient in MAC/PC
Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to make clear and concise decisions; sometimes with limited information
Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs and lifting up to 75lbs
Excellent communication and presentation skills with technical, non-technical and executive audiences
Proven ability to project a professional image by working steadily, being a team player and being responsible for personal actions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and busy environments
Must be willing to travel to work and travel to events during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines and work events
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYInsomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
Hiring Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 USD