Mechanical Project Lead: Live Events & Installations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

HSA contributions

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness stipends

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TAIT seeks a Mechanical Project Lead to drive the planning, fabrication, integration, testing, and delivery of mechanical systems for live entertainment projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure safety and quality, coordinate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing, and travel as required to client sites and installations.

The role emphasizes project planning, technical leadership, and mentoring junior team members while upholding strict schedules and budgets across small

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, trade certification, or related education preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical fabrication, integration, manufacturing, welding, automation, rigging, or related technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects or significant project scopes from planning through completion.
• Experience working within manufacturing, construction, themed entertainment, live events, automation, or related industries preferred.

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.
• Read, interpret, and utilize engineering drawings, schematics, blueprints, specifications, and project documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Automation, and Installation teams.

Skills

Reading drawings

Mechanical troubleshooting

Project coordination

Communication skills

Planning and organizing

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training or certification

Tools

Epicor ERP

Slack

Box

Microsoft Office

Job description

TAIT seeks a Mechanical Project Lead to drive the planning, fabrication, integration, testing, and delivery of mechanical systems for live entertainment projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure safety and quality, coordinate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing, and travel as required to client sites and installations.

The role emphasizes project planning, technical leadership, and mentoring junior team members while upholding strict schedules and budgets across small