Technical Venue Manager

Production Resource Group Llc•Denver, CO

1d•$120,000 - $135,000

About The Position

PRG is the world’s leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and live events. Every day, we turn the creative vision of our customers into production and technical reality, deepening their connection to their audiences. What sets us apart are our people. No other company in our industry has such a deep and diverse bench of talent, working across theatre, TV, film, music, corporate events, equipment rental and more. With over 250 patents and registered trademarks, PRG is defined by innovation. And through our network of 38 offices spanning five continents, we can deliver for our customers anywhere around the globe. Managing the daily requirements for the PRG operated venue rigging contracts, ensuring all aspects of the work are carried out to the highest possible standards of safety in an effective and efficient manner while meeting and exceeding the client’s expectations. This role will oversee the rigging for all facilities at the National Western Center including multiple arena-style venues and over 200,000 square feet of expo space. The Technical Venue Manager is the primary PRG point of contact for the client and manages freelance technical staff on-site. Although this position involves a high level of Rigging expertise, an overall understanding of venue technical management is preferable.

Requirements

Health & Safety: Ability to maintain a safe, clean and hazard-free environment and understand and comply with state and federal Health & Safety regulations. Ensure any issues are reported accordingly.
Communication: Ability to follow and constructively work alongside others as required, contributing towards team efficiency and the improvement of the business.
Attitude: A positive attitude gets the work done and motivates others to do the same without dwelling on the challenges that inevitably come up in the job. A positive attitude is something that is most valued by supervisors and co-workers, and that also makes the job more pleasant and fun to go to each day.
Reliability: You can simply be counted on to do whatever job.
Adhere to reasonable management instruction: Ensure that the Company’s policies, rules, procedures and obligations are observed in carrying out the above duties.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
Extensive typing required.
Must be able to communicate effectively by listening and in both written and verbal forms.
Must have Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel domestically with limited notice.

Responsibilities

Generate accurate event specific rigging overlays using rigging plots received from the client for the PRG contracted venues using Vector works.
Build equipment orders using PRG’s asset management software.
When required by the Venue, liaise directly with the incoming event Production Management and/or Production Rigger.
Carry out event rigging analysis, using bespoke software programs for each show taking place at the designated venue and communicate the results to venue operators.
For instances of structure overload offer rigging alternatives and solutions.
Manage the quoting of rigging equipment and labor to the sales team in an efficient manner, offering options for the number of staff required to complete the installation within different time periods.
Assist in quality control of rigging equipment between events, and minor repair work as required.
Promptly communicate any crew requirements to PRG Crew Services and assist with the booking of freelance rigging staff, ensuring that freelance PRG rigging staff attend the required venue specific induction sessions.
Attend production meetings at the venue when required to do so by venue and act as the rigging representative for the venue.
Attend the venue regularly, especially during times of high numbers of freelance riggers are on site (this will mean being available for early mornings or occasionally late evenings as required).
Manage the Venue supplied equipment (i.e., Radio and PPE), by carrying out regular inspections and reporting any defects or losses to the Venue.
Operate within the current Health and Safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment, reporting any Health and Safety issues to the Venue and maintaining the highest of safety standards.
Ensure all H&S Incidents and Injuries are reported correctly.
Review, update and communicate the operational Health and Safety at work procedures regularly.
Ensure the confidentiality of information relating to the company and its clients, projects and personal staff information.
Ensure that the Company’s policies, rules, procedures and obligations are observed in carrying out the above duties.