LN Concerts, Director of Architecture Australia / New Zealand

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

THE JOB

Reporting to the EVP Design, prepare and coordinate conceptual plans, review venue design and construction contract bid documents and specifications for projects applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials. Prepare, review, and integrate planning and construction policies and procedures in accordance with Live Nation's business needs and directives. Coordinate furniture design, selection, and procurement to align with project design aesthetic.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Prepare concept designs, specifications, and presentations for projects.
• Coordinate development of project design and documentation with external consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Manage external design and engineering consultants and vendors. With Project Development and Design & Architecture team, set project design aesthetic direction and review and coordinate implementation with project consultants.
• Prepare and review plans, construction bid documents, and specifications for major and minor capital improvement projects and for alteration and renovation projects.
• Develop project scope, schedule, and cost, and review this with the business unit to ensure the project meets business objectives. Monitor project progress to ensure alignment with set goals and timelines.
• Prepare, review, and integrate construction planning policies and procedures.
• Review and analyze construction documents to ensure design and programmatic alignment and identify potential constructability or coordination risks during preconstruction phase.
• Working with the Construction Project Manager, monitor construction progress through on-site inspection and review.
• Work with Art and Branding teams on development and implementation of venue signage and art program.
• Collaborate with Venue Development team and Sponsorship/Partnership team to identify and develop saleable assets within the Venue
• You will work closely with a team comprised of cross functional stakeholders from Live Nation including Project Development, Design & Architecture, Fan/Artist Services, F&B, Sponsorship, and Premium Sales. You will also work with general contractors and external consultant teams.
• You will report to the EVP Design and Construction.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture; 5-7 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Licensure is preferred.
• Experience with all phases of project development from conceptual design through construction administration.
• A strong understanding of building codes and systems.
• Experience working on venue related build outs, expansions and/or improvements preferred.
• Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
• Ability to design and plan major construction projects.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to project sites and meetings.
• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup/Enscape, and Bluebeam.
• Significant travel required to project sites throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Fluent in English language required.

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