Convention Center Production Manager

About the role

The Convention Center Production Manager will lead technical production, manage budgets, and ensure a seamless client experience for live events, virtual broadcasts, and experiential productions at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a professional role model for the production team, fostering a positive, client-focused work environment.
• Supervise and coordinate production crews, technical workflows, and equipment needs across multiple projects.
• Lead technical staff onsite during installation, show execution, and strike.
• Maintain working knowledge of project budgets and assist with strategic, cost-effective decision-making.
• Ensure effective communication among staff, clients, and vendors throughout all stages of production.
• Partner with operations to optimize staffing, equipment usage, logistics, and external resources.
• Source and contract outside vendors for labor, equipment, technology, and supplemental services.
• Carefully coordinate power, security, rigging, and other technical requirements with the venue and required vendors.
• Attend and schedule planning meetings, virtual meetings, and site surveys with clients and technical teams.
• Use project management software to track project status, budgets, approvals, updates, and change orders.
• Create and revise technical drawings, CAD room layouts, and production schematics.
• Step into other technical roles when necessary to support event success.
• Follow and enforce all safety procedures to protect crew members, clients, and audience members.
• Prepare purchase orders, reconcile expenses, and complete job-related documentation accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure production processes, pricing, and quality standards are consistently met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or four years of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience in the design and operation of audio, video, lighting, streaming, power distribution, and rigging systems.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures in live event environments.
• Proficiency with CAD-based design software to create room layouts and technical drawings.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A high level of adaptability and comfort working in a fast-changing environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Anthem medical plan and ERC Wellness program
• Guardian Dental and Vision Coverages
• 401(k) plan with company match