Senior Director, Infrastructure & Overlay – FIFA World Cup 26™

THE ROLE 

On Location has been appointed as the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26™! The Senior Director of Infrastructure and overlay spearheads the design and creation of all On Location related overlay installations required for the delivery of  FWC26, in conjunction with internal and external design teams (external contractors) and the project’s key partners (venue owners and operators, etc.) who are responsible for delivering the permanent structures, facilities and infrastructures required for the FIFA World Cup 26™. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work in Conjunction with Event Production Design Master Planning Team and OL FWC26 team to develop, coordinate and execute a cohesive master, site, technical & production plan 

• Directly manage key members of Infrastructure team to include Directors Infrastructure & Overlay Northeast/Southeast/Southwest/Northwest, Country Venue Infrastructure & Overlay USA/CAN/MEX 

• Overall logistics coordination, vendor management, budget management and scheduling for the following areas: 

- Tenting & Structures - Power/Distribution - Utilities 

- Rigging & Trussing - Staging - Boneyard and BOH 

- Heavy Equipment - Court Protection/Flooring - Labor/Crew Chief 

- Fencing/Barricade - Audio/Visual - Restrooms  

- Technical Labor - Venue as it relates to Infrastructure/Site Buildout 

• Maintain terms of vendor agreements, with special attention to Change Order policy 

• Permitting, Engineering & ADA compliance unique to venue, city, state, country (in consultation with other Event Production Team) 

• Permitting Drawings for submittal for permitting 

• Direct Supervisor to event specific Sr. Managers, Managers, Sr. Coordinators, Coordinators 

• Facilitate and lead production meetings with key staff and vendors  

• Manage and oversee onsite staff and vendors  

• Responsible for training, coaching and evaluating event staff   

Pre-Event Responsibilities 

• Consult with On Location on vendor selections 

• Vendor negotiation as required 

• Vendor contract and invoice review 

• Define bid specifications for site and technical related RFPs (if bidding is part of vendor securement) 

• Provide question responses after site and technical related RFPs have been sent to discuss specs and answer; contact “finalists” as needed for specific review and questions (as needed) 

• Develop master site and technical installation/operation/removal timelines 

• Day to day management and communication with site and technical vendors 

• Assist with any identifying, hiring, and defining job description for site and technical related independent contractor roles that report directly to Site Manager 

• Budget management for assigned areas 

• Adhering to contracted deadlines with vendors 

• Site visits/inspections as needed 

CAD responsibilities to include: 

• Maintain and update master set of Architectural and Creative diagrams/plan drawings (in conjunction with On Location design team) 

• Work with Vendors and team to develop technical and site drawings as needed 

• Review of final vendor drawings with On Location team 

• Other responsibilities as determined and agreed to. 

Post-Event Responsibilities 

• Final Invoices - review/approve/correct final invoices and process via On Location accounting (with administrative support) 

• Provide post - event notes evaluating 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, event management, hospitality, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 

• Minimum of 15 years of experience managing large-scale multinational events with a focus on operational excellence and stakeholder management. 

• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve exceptional results. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels. 

• Experience creating and implementing a centralized business function within a sport organization and / or large-scale corporation. 

• Extensive experience developing and implementing premium hospitality programs for high-profile events and / or organizations. 

• Strategic, results-oriented leader with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. 

• Proven ability to develop and execute effective go-to-market strategies, driving engagement and participation in premium hospitality programs. 

• A willingness to travel frequently (up to 75%) and work flexible hours 

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