LN Concerts, Architectural Design Manager

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. The Architectural Design Manager will drive the design and construction of innovative music venues and experiences, managing a portfolio of venue development projects to meet business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Bring a passion and understanding of architecture and design of high-occupancy assembly spaces
• Prepare concept designs, specifications, and presentations for projects
• Drive project development and documentation with external consultants and internal stakeholders
• Lead implementation of project design direction and standards
• Develop project scope, schedule, and cost, and review this with the business unit to ensure the project meets business objectives. Monitor project progress to ensure alignment with set goals and timelines
• Review and analyze consultants’ construction documents to ensure design and programmatic alignment and identify potential constructability or coordination risks during preconstruction phase
• Working with the Project Manager, monitor construction progress through on-site inspection and review
• Create furniture plans, select furnishings, prepare budgets and coordinate orders for projects with the Furniture Coordinator
• Work with Art, Branding, and Concept teams on development and implementation of venue art program
• You will work closely with a team comprised of cross functional stakeholders from Live Nation including Project Development, Design & Architecture, Fan/Artist Services, F&B, Sponsorship, and Premium Sales. You will also work with general contractors and external consultant teams
• You will report to the Design Director

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 8+ years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Management experience working on sports and entertainment venues
• Demonstrated strength in managing and delivering complex projects of varying scales, budgets, and timelines
• Ability to present project designs and business targets to small and large groups, including presenting to executive leaders and external partners
• Experience with all phases of project development from conceptual design through construction administration
• A strong understanding of building codes and systems
• Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools
• Ability to design and plan major construction projects
• Ability to travel domestically to project sites and meetings. 30% travel required
• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, and leadership skills
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup/Enscape, and Bluebeam
• Licensure is preferred
• Bowl layout and sightline experience preferred