LN Concerts, Architectural Design Manager

About the role

Blueprint Studio, Live Nation’s venue design and development team, is seeking a creative, collaborative, and strategic team leader who will drive the design and construction of ground-breaking music venues and experiences.

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.
• Work 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.
• 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.
• Work with general contractors and external consultant teams.
• 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.
• Licensure is preferred.
• Management experience working on sports and entertainment venues.
• Bowl layout and sightline experience preferred.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup/Enscape, and Bluebeam.

Skills

• Passion and understanding of architecture and design of high-occupancy assembly spaces.
• Ability to present project designs and business targets to small and large groups.
• Experience with all phases of project development from conceptual design through construction administration.
• 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.

Benefits & Perks

• HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA).
• YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days.
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program.
• FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support.
• CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment.
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Hiring Practices

• 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.
• Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner.
• Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.