Insomniac - Manager, Building & Engineering

Job Summary:

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at building and engineering? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of engineering space. Is this you? Read on… 

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.

 Insomniac is seeking a Manager, Building & Engineering. This position manages infrastructure planning for Insomniac festivals and large scale events. The Manager will partner with production teams on site builds, ensuring engineering integrity and compliance. This position reports to the  VP, Building & Engineering. This is not a remote position. 

• Manage infrastructure planning for festival and large scale events

• Partner with production teams on site builds, ensuring engineering integrity and compliance

• Ensure compliance with  installation and teardown of temporary systems 

• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments before, during and after events

• Source, hire, and manage contractors, engineers and various vendors

• Manage scope of work, budgets, timelines and performance

• Ensure all vendors adhere to Insomniac safety and operational standards

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes, fire codes and OSHA standards

• Maintain permits, inspections and certifications across all event sites and venues

• Develop and enforce safety protocols, emergency response procedures, and incident reporting

• Provide training on safety, systems and operational procedures

• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Partner closely with Production, HR, Legal, Operations and other teams

• Support new venue builds, renovations, and special projects

• Partner with sustainability teams on energy efficiency and environmental initiatives 

• Develop and manage operating expenditure budgets

• Identify cost saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety

• Track expenses related to maintenance, repairs and infrastructure builds

• Frequent travel will be required (economy)

• 6+ years’ experience in building engineering, facilities management or event infrastructure

• Degree in Engineering, operations management or related field

• Experience in nightlife or music industry environments

• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and energy management

• Experience supporting large scale live events, festivals, or entertainment venues

• Familiarity with temporary power systems and large scale event builds

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and building/fire codes

• Proven experience managing vendors and contractors

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude

• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small

• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments

• Ability to manage multiple projects and requests against multiple tight deadlines and timelines at once

• May work in drastic temperature climates

• Position will expose candidate to sensitive company information and so must maintain strict confidentiality 

• Must exercise utmost discretion in dealing with staff, vendors and business associates in dealing with sensitive matters

• Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours and travel to events, as required, to meet deadlines 

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.

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