Regional Production Services Manager

Seattle, WA, United States

Description

Regional Production Services Manager

Company Overview

Pinnacle Live is a premium, in-house AV partner. We elevate live event expectations for people and venues who demand better. With an expert balance of big-picture problem-solving and boots-on-the-ground execution, we deliver bespoke AV solutions for in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings and live events. The most impressive, impactful meeting and events all have the same common denominator: dedicated, determined people working behind-the-scenes to make it happen. We're looking for those people. Pinnacle Live is a Collaborative Crusader. We empower you to tackle tough challenges to deliver unforgettable hospitality and live event experiences.

Job Summary :

The Regional Production Services Manager will assist Pinnacle Live's venue operations teams with the pre-planning, logistics, resource allocation, accounting, and onsite management of large-scale productions. As a member of Pinnacle Live's Production Services department, the Regional Production Services Manager may also be tasked wi t h filling show operator positions .

Essential Functions:

Collaborate with Venue Sales, Venue Operations, Rigging Services, and Power Services to plan and execute high-level production in accordance with Pinnacle Live's production standards.

Serve as the remote point of contact for project planning and on-site point of contact for production site visits and event execution as requested by venue staff.

Identify and train Event Services Technicians and Senior Event Services Technicians so that they may serve as competent show operators on production-level events.

Identify and maintain relationships with labor brokers and subrental vendors to maintain Pinnacle Live's access to partners that can assist with production-level event execution.

Create detailed production schedules and define cadence of deliverables for each project as requested by Venue Operations.

Assist Venue Operations in obtaining quotes from qualified sub-rental vendors, as necessary.

Prepare and implement project budgets including pre-event estimates and post-event actuals.

Create and edit orders for internal charges related to Production Services resources.

Function as production subject matter expert, consult venues to choose appropriate equipment and staffing levels with a focus on utilizing in-house resources when possible.

Translate client requests into holistic production visions and identify opportunities to capture additional revenue in the sales process.

Generate CAD files as needed for projects to demonstrate the accurate scale of production elements including, but not limited to, staging, lighting, projection, audio, and cable pathing.

Calculate power consumption of production components to ensure adequate power, coordinating with the Power Services department as necessary to engage additional resources.

Assist with Rigging Services requests on production-level events.

Manage in-house, third-party, and/or union laborers to set, operate, and strike large productions.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in related field or industry experience equivalency.

Three (3) years' project management experience.

Ability to interpret floor plans and three-dimensional drawings.

Vector works proficiency preferred.

Required Skills & Knowledge :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Strong written and verbal skills necessary to complete assigned tasks and excellent project management skills a must.

Excellent understanding of signal flow and technical troubleshooting skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Strong understanding of basic electrical theory and principles.

Strong understanding of basic rigging standards and practices

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to execute productions that are more complex in nature in which judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.

Demonstrated proficiency with CAD software ( Vector works , Vivien, AutoCAD, etc.)

Demonstrated proficiency with industry standard project management software (Monday.com, Asana, etc.)

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pinnacle Live is an E-verify and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Pinnacle Live is committed to welcoming, valuing, and supporting every person and their unique contributions. We are actively working to foster an environment where diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect thrive. We recognize that diversity is intersectional, and that actively valuing diversity demands that we continually strive to establish a welcoming atmosphere for all. Pinnacle Live welcomes, openly acknowledges, empowers, and celebrates the diversity of all our team members, clients, and partners, and affirms the identities and experiences of all our members. We strive to create an environment where we actively embrace all forms of diversity.

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