ASM Global is hiring: Production Manager in Jacksonville

Summary

ASM, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for the Production Manager for ASM Global Jacksonville. The Production Manager will report to the Building Director and will play a critical role in overseeing all production requirements for the building. This position will be responsible for collaborating with building staff and promoters to advance events, concerts, and performances. This also includes managing back-of-house requirements, scheduling crew, producing labor estimates, producing seating maps, and other event-related drawings. This position will also maintain all building technical equipment within the venue and will work with building staff to ensure that all events run smoothly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the technical success of all events at the Arena and Ballpark City of Jacksonville, approximately 100 to 120 events per year.
• Coordinate with licensee, event promoter, or tenant for all pre-performance technical requirements.
• Oversee load-ins, setups, show runs, and strikes for all shows and events at the Arena and Ballpark, and facilitate as necessary in other ASM Jacksonville facilities.
• Coordinate all backstage technical needs for shows with local IASTE Stage Employees Union business representative.
• Manage and meet internal and external deadlines to ensure adherence to budgets from initial cost estimate throughout the production timeline.
• Review, plan, and manage changeover costs for event billing and labor analysis.
• Process production vendor charges through the purchasing system, working with Accounts Payable on all production expenses weekly.
• Prepare and coordinate with the event manager all “back of house” event information.
• Coordinate “front of house” details for specified events.
• Work closely with Facility, Event, and Technology Managers to ensure that daily needs and event needs for the facility are met.
• Inspect conversions, construction, and installation progress to ensure conformance to established specifications.
• Prepare the event estimate and update the client and event file with changes in the estimate.
• Process all payroll for IATSE Stage Employees.
• Maintain payroll sheets, forms, and new hire paperwork with payroll and HR.
• Attend staff meetings and develop a harmonious working relationship with staff and other departments.
• Supervise and schedule all required preventative maintenance for all house production equipment.
• Understand and interpret IATSE contracts, agreements, work rules, and wages.
• Review contracts and work with subcontractors to determine special requirements.
• Assist in Union negotiations.
• Provide training, safe working conditions, and welfare of employees in accordance with ASM policies, union guidelines, and applicable EEO and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct frequent facility inspections and supervise necessary action plans for remediation.
• Assist with research and recommend equipment, tools, materials, and supplies to fulfill needs of the department.
• Recommend and assist in capital purchases or improvements to Director.
• Assist with special projects at and around the facilities.
• Draft concert and event AutoCAD drawings for the box office and other building needs.
• Responsible for venue building plans.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (ASM Maintenance) including comprehensive preventative maintenance system for facility.
• Serve as Event Manager on Duty as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills necessary for planning and directing coverage at events.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines while working on multiple events.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands.
• Ability to train, plan, assign, and direct work and motivate personnel.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings, and other related materials.
• Knowledge of live event, concert, theatre rigging and ability to review event rigging plans.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and operate within Department Budget.
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD drawing programs and Adobe Acrobat.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive.
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (ASM Maintenance).
• Familiarity with terminology and procedures in the Sports and Entertainment industry.
• FLA Class E Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of 26,000 pounds or more.

Education and/or Experience

• 4-year degree from an accredited college or university in Theatre, Theatre Production, or Event Management.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in a performing arts center/theater/arenas/touring/event production.
• Knowledge of operations, maintenance, and stage management.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and safety regulations.
• Prior supervisory/managerial experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear.
• May require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.
• Meet the physical demands of this job, including lifting, carrying, moving, climbing, and working from various heights.
• Moderate lifting, at least 75 pounds, and/or strenuous working conditions.
• Involves walking on ice, bending, stooping, climbing (including ladders), and working from scaffolding, catwalks, and lifts.
• May be exposed to a high noise level for extended periods of time.
• This position may occupy a windowless environment for extended hours during a shift.
• May require being outside during adverse weather.
• Performing work through repetitive eye and hand coordination.
• May include manual labor and moderate lifting.
• Must be able to work extended and/or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

To Apply:

Apply at: www.jaxevents.com

External link:

Recruiter: Sonya Brown

ASM Global Jacksonville

300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact 904-630-3900.

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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