Mechanical Project Lead for Live Events & Installations

TAIT; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health plans

401(k) with match

Paid time off + holidays

Education/training stipend

Job summary

TAIT in Nashville, TN is seeking a Mechanical Project Lead to drive the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical systems for live events and installations. You will oversee fabrication, integration, testing, installation, and commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule alignment.

You will provide technical leadership, read engineering drawings, manage resources, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with Engineering, PM, Procurement, Manufacturing and Installation

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or related education preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical fabrication, integration, manufacturing, welding, automation, rigging, mechanical systems, installation, commissioning.
• Experience leading projects from planning through completion.
• Experience in manufacturing, live events, automation or related industries preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead complete project execution from planning through final installation, commissioning, client acceptance, and turnover.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage fabrication, integration, testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Own project deliverables related to safety, quality, schedule, budget awareness, and technical performance.
• Organize workflow and assign tasks to project team members to achieve objectives and deadlines.
• Read, interpret, and utilize engineering drawings, schematics, blueprints, specifications, and project documentation.
• Provide technical leadership related to fabrication, staging systems, rigging, mechanical assemblies, and integration activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, fabrication, installation, and field-related issues.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, tooling, and labor resources to support project execution.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks and schedule impacts.
• Communicate status and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Engineering, PM, Procurement, Manufacturing, Automation, and Installation teams.
• Lead shop testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, and system validation.
• Ensure quality through inspections and documentation.
• Drive process improvements for safety and quality.
• Mentor junior fabricators and technicians.

Skills

Project leadership

Mechanical fabrication

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading drawings/schematics

Troubleshooting

ERP systems (Epicor)

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training / apprenticeship / related education

Tools

Epicor

Slack

Box

Microsoft Office

Job description

TAIT in Nashville, TN is seeking a Mechanical Project Lead to drive the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical systems for live events and installations. You will oversee fabrication, integration, testing, installation, and commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule alignment.

You will provide technical leadership, read engineering drawings, manage resources, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with Engineering, PM, Procurement, Manufacturing and Installation