Insomniac - Manager, Building & Engineering

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at building and engineering? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of engineering space. Is this you? Read on… 

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction.  The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

 Insomniac is seeking a Manager, Building & Engineering. This position manages infrastructure planning for Insomniac festivals and large scale events. The Manager will partner with production teams on site builds, ensuring engineering integrity and compliance. This position reports to the  VP, Building & Engineering. This is not a remote position. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Festival & Event Engineering

• Manage infrastructure planning for festival and large scale events

• Partner with production teams on site builds, ensuring engineering integrity and compliance

• Ensure compliance with  installation and teardown of temporary systems 

• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments before, during and after events

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Source, hire, and manage contractors, engineers and various vendors

• Manage scope of work, budgets, timelines and performance

• Ensure all vendors adhere to Insomniac safety and operational standards

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes, fire codes and OSHA standards

• Maintain permits, inspections and certifications across all event sites and venues

• Develop and enforce safety protocols, emergency response procedures, and incident reporting

• Provide training on safety, systems and operational procedures

• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Partner closely with Production, HR, Legal, Operations and other teams

• Support new venue builds, renovations, and special projects

• Partner with sustainability teams on energy efficiency and environmental initiatives 

Budget & Cost Control

• Develop and manage operating expenditure budgets

• Identify cost saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety

• Track expenses related to maintenance, repairs and infrastructure builds

• Frequent travel will be required (economy)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years’ experience in building engineering, facilities management or event infrastructure

• Degree in Engineering, operations management or related field

• Experience in nightlife or music industry environments

• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and energy management

• Experience supporting large scale live events, festivals, or entertainment venues

• Familiarity with temporary power systems and large scale event builds

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and building/fire codes

• Proven experience managing vendors and contractors

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude

• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments

• Ability to manage multiple projects and requests against multiple tight deadlines and timelines at once

• May work in drastic temperature climates

• Position will expose candidate to sensitive company information and so must maintain strict confidentiality 

• Must exercise utmost discretion in dealing with staff, vendors and business associates in dealing with sensitive matters

• Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours and travel to events, as required, to meet deadlines 

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

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. 

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. 

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process.  Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Salary Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 USD

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.

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

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