Pinnacle Live - Arlington Heights, IL
posted 4 months ago
The Regional Production Services Manager at Pinnacle Live plays a crucial role in enhancing the live event experience by overseeing the pre-planning, logistics, resource allocation, accounting, and on-site management of large-scale productions. This position is integral to the Production Services department, where the manager collaborates with various teams, including Venue Sales, Venue Operations, Rigging Services, and Power Services, to ensure that all productions meet Pinnacle Live's high standards. The manager will serve as both a remote point of contact for project planning and an on-site leader during production site visits and event execution, ensuring seamless communication and coordination among all stakeholders involved. In this role, the manager will be responsible for identifying and training Event Services Technicians and Senior Event Services Technicians, enabling them to effectively operate during production-level events. Building and maintaining relationships with labor brokers and subrental vendors is essential to ensure that Pinnacle Live has access to the necessary resources for successful event execution. The manager will create detailed production schedules, assist in obtaining quotes from qualified vendors, and prepare project budgets that include pre-event estimates and post-event actuals. Additionally, the manager will function as a subject matter expert, advising venues on equipment and staffing needs while maximizing the use of in-house resources. The Regional Production Services Manager will also be tasked with translating client requests into comprehensive production visions, identifying opportunities for additional revenue during the sales process. This includes generating CAD files to accurately represent production elements and calculating power consumption to ensure adequate resources are available. The manager will oversee the management of in-house, third-party, and union laborers during the setup, operation, and strike of large productions, ensuring that all aspects of the event run smoothly and efficiently. Other related duties may be assigned as needed, making this a dynamic and multifaceted role within the organization.