Exhibition Manager

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* 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.
* 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.
* Post opening, 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 replace equipment within budgetary constraints.
* You are responsible for project management (including budget management) and execution of a variety of maintenance, new design & development projects from troubleshooting, planning, scheduling, redesigns, logistics, and financial tracking with a focus on quality and equipment uptime.
* You will be procuring, programming, installing, maintaining, and designing necessary equipment, and setting a preventive maintenance and inspection duty cycle to support optimal long-term functionality.
* Establish and maintain safety protocols, 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.
* You 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.
* Oversee punch-lists and closeout procedures to hand-over a completed project to members of the exhibition team.
* Act as liaison with identified internal or external artists as required to assure installations are managed and maintained to the highest standards
* Other related duties as assigned.
* Experience in a technical leadership role working in the immersive arts / amusement park, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
* Three to 5 years of professional experience in relevant industries, ideally working in Emerging Technology, Entertainment Technology, Software Development, Electrical Engineering, or Professional Audiovisual trades.
* A minimum of 5 years of experience related to management of a design moving to fabrication, welding, and installations.
* Experience managing multiple projects at once and prioritizing competing work streams.
* In-depth knowledge of theatrical technical equipment, computers, data…