Manager, Structural Engineering
About The Position
The VNI (Venue Infrastructure) team plays a critical role in delivering competition and non-competition venues that are functional, innovative, and fully accessible for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As part of the larger Games Planning & Delivery group, the VNI team ensures that all venues are designed and developed with the highest standards for functionality, sustainability, and inclusion. The VNI Engineering team is responsible for the coordination, planning, design, and construction oversight of all Olympic and Paralympic venues. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Structural Engineering this role will oversee the associated engineering works for the Olympic and Paralympic Venues, including management of external engineering resources and internal engineering teams, ensuring each venue meets long-term community, compliance, and long term use objectives. This role will require extensive knowledge of the development of technical plans and designs of structural engineering improvements and modifications. To support venue development efforts, this role is required to coordinate with multiple internal functional areas to ensure feedback is captured and designs meet industry codes and standards, IOC requirements, and cost and schedule targets. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing capital works, leading multidisciplinary consultant teams, and working in complex stakeholder environments. A background in construction or infrastructure project management is essential.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience with structural engineering infrastructure design and construction
- Accredited bachelor’s degree in structural engineering
- Experience leading diverse teams delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure projects
- Ability to manage external consultants to meet project goals
- Advanced knowledge of engineering tools and software (Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
- Detail-oriented with excellent command of productivity and collaboration tools (Office360, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Autodesk Cloud, etc.)
- Experience with key industry codes, standards, and practices
- Knowledge of key structural engineering activities, including preparation, installation, and maintenance
- Knowledge of fundamental project management concepts (e.g., scope, schedule, budget)
- Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
- Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office
- The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
- The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
- Site visits requiring movement around varying environmental conditions in external locations
- Present information concisely to wide audience of internal stakeholders, external contractors and advisors, and governmental agencies
- Ability to work within a complex and demanding environment with many stakeholders while maintaining strong relationships
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineering license in California
- Project Management and Construction Certifications
- Experience in design and construction in the US and California markets
Responsibilities
- Lead structural engineering technical design and development, including internal and external engineers and consultants
- Oversee the relevant aspects of technical development of both temporary infrastructure and renovation projects
- Analyze existing infrastructure and determine supplemental structural infrastructure improvements required
- Collaborate with architects and other engineers to integrate structural designs and requirements into the overall venue design
- Develop technical engineering design guides and principles and adapt IOC requirements to local practices
- Prepare and oversee the structural portion of the venue design books and other technical publications. Advance engineering designs through increasing levels of detail from concept through construction drawings
- Manage and develop review process for plans to meet departmental milestones
- Oversee an installation team during operations and maintenance during the event period
- Ensure compliance within workstream to Health & Safety regulations
- Close collaboration with Energy, Technology, Villages and other infrastructure functional areas to integrate structural requirements
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders’ requirements to develop cost effective and streamlined engineering solutions to meet their games time requirements for each venue
- Support the development of integrated workplans and schedules with the infrastructure master schedule, event operations planning, and central program management
- Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to prepare costs, elevate delivery and procurement risks, and identify savings opportunities
- Support other cross-functional initiatives, including Permitting, Risk Management, and Event Operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
