Rigging-Technical Venue Manager

About the role

Managing the daily requirements for the PRG operated venue rigging contracts, ensuring all aspects of the work are carried out to the highest possible standards of safety in an effective and efficient manner while meeting and exceeding the client’s expectations.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate event specific rigging overlays using rigging plots received from the client for the PRG contracted venues using Vector works.
• Build equipment orders using PRG’s asset management software.
• Liaise directly with the incoming event Production Management and/or Production Rigger when required by the Venue.
• Carry out event rigging analysis, using bespoke software programs for each show taking place at the designated venue and communicate the results to venue operators.
• Offer rigging alternatives and solutions for instances of structure overload.
• Manage the quoting of rigging equipment and labor to the sales team in an efficient manner, offering options for the number of staff required to complete the installation within different time periods.
• Assist in quality control of rigging equipment between events, and minor repair work as required.
• Promptly communicate any crew requirements to PRG Crew Services and assist with the booking of freelance rigging staff, ensuring that freelance PRG rigging staff attend the required venue specific induction sessions.
• Attend production meetings at the venue when required to do so by venue and act as the rigging representative for the venue.
• Attend the venue regularly, especially during times of high numbers of freelance riggers are on site (this will mean being available for early mornings or occasionally late evenings as required).
• Manage the Venue supplied equipment (i.e., Radio and PPE), by carrying out regular inspections and reporting any defects or losses to the Venue.
• Operate within the current Health and Safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment, reporting any Health and Safety issues to the Venue and maintaining the highest of safety standards.
• Ensure all H&S Incidents and Injuries are reported correctly.
• Review, update and communicate the operational Health and Safety at work procedures regularly.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in the live event’s industry or rigging related industries
• A strong understanding of rigging principles, safety factors, weight load calculations and building structures
• Comfortable working at heights from boom and scissor lifts
• Competent in using Vectorworks software
• Good computer skills including all Microsoft Office applications
• A good aptitude to learn new computer software
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Experience in managing and motivating a team to achieve results is preferable
• Able to manage resources during very busy periods, implementing contingencies to meet the changing business needs
• Able to communicate confidently and clearly; written and spoken
• Able to manage additional hours when necessary
• Able to communicate confidently and clearly; written and spoken
• Able to maintain a safe, clean and hazard free environment
• Maturity to deal with people at all levels of the organization
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Committed to personal development
• Able to understand and comply with the Company’s Health and Safety Rules and the Health and Safety Rules of the NWC. Health & Safety
• Able to maintain a safe, clean and hazard-free environment and understand and comply with state and federal Health & Safety regulations
• Able to communicate effectively by listening and in both written and verbal forms

Qualifications

• ETCP Arena Certification
• MEWP Certification
• CMM Motor Mechanic Certification

Skills

• Production Resource Group LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• Physical demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Extensive typing required. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Must be able to communicate effectively by listening and in both written and verbal forms.
• Travel Required: Must have Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel domestically with limited notice.

Benefits

Actual salary to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant combined with location and alignment with market data.

Pay

$120,000.00-135,000.00

Schedule

Full time in office based at the National Western Center in Denver CO.