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LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games · 1 day ago

Senior Manager, Venue Development (Renovations)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$105K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

LA28 is the organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, focused on delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes and fans. The Senior Manager, Venue Development (Renovations) will coordinate and oversee renovations of Olympic and Paralympic venues, ensuring compliance with long-term community and usability objectives.

Sports

Responsibilities

Oversee and/or monitor the end-to-end design and construction process for a portfolio of assigned upgrades

Coordinate project timelines, budgets, and milestones in alignment with the broader Games infrastructure program

Lead the efforts of external consultants (architects, engineers, planners) and internal project staff to ensure consistent, high-quality design and delivery outcomes

Identify and mitigate project risks proactively, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and long-term usability goals

Manage day-to-day performance of design and engineering teams working across assigned venues

Provide clear direction to architecture and engineering consultants; ensure design outputs align with operational, technical, and venue owner requirements

Serve as the primary infrastructure development contact for cross-functional teams (e.g., Venue Operations, Sustainability) for assigned venues

Liaise with local authorities, utilities, and permitting agencies to secure necessary approvals and support project delivery

Participate in regular reporting and governance processes to keep the Director informed of progress, risks, and decisions required

Coordinate procurement, construction tendering, and contract administration activities with internal procurement teams and delivery partners

Monitor on-site construction progress in collaboration with contractors, ensuring alignment with approved plans, budgets, and safety standards

Support the handover of completed venues to venue owners and operational teams for Games-time use

Qualification

Infrastructure project managementConstruction oversightStakeholder managementDesign developmentPermitting processesMultidisciplinary team managementTeam buildingFluent in Office suiteOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

7+ years of experience in infrastructure or construction project management, ideally in public or major event contexts

Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, including architects and engineers, across the project lifecycle

Strong understanding of design development, permitting, and delivery processes for major capital works

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across functional and organizational boundaries

Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making

Experience in centering accessibility and universal design in venue development processes, with an emphasis on the needs of athletes, employees, and attendees with disabilities

Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills

Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues

Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Self-starter with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work where applicable

Ability to implement and manage change effectively

Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent work experience