Production Project Manager

$66,560 - $81,120/Yr

Performing Arts Center - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

51-100 employees

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

About the position

The Music Center is seeking a Production Project Manager to oversee and execute capital improvement projects and manage productions at Los Angeles County's premier performing arts center. This role involves collaborating with various departments and external vendors to ensure projects align with the organization's core values and are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and execute capital improvement projects and manage productions.
• Create estimates and budgets for projects.
• Develop and manage project timelines with vendors, crew, and scheduling departments.
• Supervise onsite execution to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Lead the planning and implementation of assigned projects and events, including creating project timelines and staffing workflows.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of project deliverables.
• Procure production subcontractors and maintain established vendor relationships.
• Meet with clients to conduct walkthroughs and understand event requirements.
• Supervise events in real-time to ensure smooth execution and address any issues that arise.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in project production management.
• Minimum of three years of live event production management experience.
• Experience in creating and mounting project installations, events, and productions.
• Proficient in reading architectural plans, riser diagrams, and structural reviews.
• Experience managing and coordinating permanent or semi-permanent installations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and VectorWorks.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the arts and culture sectors.
• Knowledge of live event production video and multi-media practices.
• Experience with digital production.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance