Exhibition Manager

Job Summary

The Exhibition Manager will manage the Exhibition Art & Scenic elements and equipment within the Exhibition Technical Engineering department to ensure a high quality of functionality and aesthetic excellence. This role will function as a Technical Director / Project Manager and will oversee all technical aspects of the exhibit and all events hosted by the venue as well as support the execution of all exhibit projects, redesigns, and upgrades.

As Exhibition Manager you will be responsible for the hands‑on fabrication, assembly, and on‑time delivery of projects as well as management of scenic and or technical contractors, suppliers, and vendors needed to support the site. You will manage, schedule, plan, and execute the operational, logistical, and financial aspects of the department along with being the inspiration in creating a collaborative and positive work environment.

You will be expected to deal with a wide range of technical issues, and will benefit from experience in techniques, methods and standards of construction, electrical systems, computers, electronics, and emerging technologies. Under the direction of the Director of Exhibition & Facilities, you will coordinate all internal resources, corporate resources, in‑house and contract artists, external vendors, and contractors as needed.

You are a key collaborator across the enterprise, offering at times operational insight to enhance decisions being made on new projects and new exhibitions.

• Support the installation team, creative directors, production designers and producers to learn the technical systems, scenic and artist intentions of the designers to ensure the creative vision and intent is being carried out post‑opening through the life cycle of the exhibition.
• Manage and lead exhibition maintenance and inspection (immersive art and technical engineering) along with projects during the design, production/fabrication, and installation phases.
• Maintain a maintenance & inspection database to monitor the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, projection, computer, monitors, data distribution, power distribution, relays and rigging equipment.
• Manage repair and replacement of equipment within budgetary constraints.
• Project‑manage (including budget management) and execute maintenance, new design & development projects from troubleshooting, planning, scheduling, redesigns, logistics, and financial tracking with a focus on quality and equipment uptime.
• Procure, program, install, maintain, and design necessary equipment and set a preventive maintenance and inspection duty cycle to support optimal long‑term functionality.
• Establish and maintain safety protocols and procedures and comply with building codes in alignment with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Ensure the highest level of safety for the teams conducting their duties and for our guests as they journey through our multiverse.
• Make recommendations to the Director of Facilities & Exhibition regarding capital purchases of technical equipment, operating budgets, team training and external vendors required to support the venue.
• Maintain the exhibit and all back‑of‑house and technical spaces in a safe, organized, and clean state.
• Strategically schedule staff for the most effective impact on the exhibition within budgeted guidelines.
• Maintain and submit employee time sheets, invoices, and other applicable financial items in a timely manner.
• Ensure spare parts and inventory are available as needed.
• Solve complex technological and scenic problems using a variety of technical skills and safe best practices.
• Help to resolve issues with low‑voltage electronics, lighting systems, video / projection systems and networking.
• Perform duties such as digital fabrication along with 3D modeling and design.
• May be involved in programming sound reinforcement, installing rigging equipment, electrical and electronics equipment, focusing equipment, exhibit maintenance including all network and control systems for the exhibit.
• Assist in training staff exhibition‑wide so that they are better able to engage the guests in the exhibition’s technical installations experience.
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