Senior Rigging Manager — Live Event Operations

Hargrove, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 91.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Encore is seeking a Rigging Manager in San Diego to oversee rigging operations across venues, ensuring safety, design approval, and compliance with SOP. You will liaise with internal teams, clients, and sales, determine staffing and equipment needs, and supervise riggers on site to ensure successful events.

The role requires interpreting structural drawings, 4+ years of rigging experience, and strong leadership with a focus on safety.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre or equivalent preferred
• 4+ years of rigging experience in entertainment/theatre/production
• Ability to interpret structural drawings
• 2+ years managing rigging teams (10+ riggers)
• ETCP Arena or Theatre certification preferred
• Lift operation experience with current lift certification
• Rigging with harness experience preferred
• Working knowledge of drafting/load calculation software (Vectorworks/Production Assist)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Aufgaben

• Supervise riggers on show site as needed
• Identify staffing needs and support recruiting
• Assist in training, development, and performance management
• Develop a pool of part-time riggers for local/regional calls
• Support training oversight for union workforce where applicable
• Provide leadership and learning opportunities for Rigging Services staff
• Perform load calculations and approve production loads for shows
• Utilize CAD to analyze weight distribution of suspended loads
• Define workforce needs and gear requirements for each event
• Advise on gear sourcing and communicate with venue staff
• Attend site visits to ensure safety and efficiency of shows
• Advise teams on best practices, safety requirements, and design feasibility
• Collaborate with venue leadership on SOP communication

Jobbeschreibung

Encore is seeking a Rigging Manager in San Diego to oversee rigging operations across venues, ensuring safety, design approval, and compliance with SOP. You will liaise with internal teams, clients, and sales, determine staffing and equipment needs, and supervise riggers on site to ensure successful events.

The role requires interpreting structural drawings, 4+ years of rigging experience, and strong leadership with a focus on safety.