Senior Production Manager
Job Location:
Houston, TX - USA
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Experience Required:
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Job Summary
Key Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in live event production
- Well-rounded knowledge of audio video LED lighting rigging power and stage management
- Strong understanding of AV integration and execution
- Proficiency in LED wall mapping (Novastar & Brompton) and Resolume
- Working knowledge of CAD or Vectorworks
- Strong network within the production and events industry
- Excellent problem-solving critical thinking and resourcefulness
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage high-stakes environments
- Experience working with high-profile clients
- Strong organizational communication and time management skills
- Self-motivated proactive and adaptable
- Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays as needed
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all technical and production aspects of live events
- Develop equipment lists pull sheets and technical documentation
- Coordinate rentals while optimizing cost efficiency
- Translate stage designs into technical execution plans including rigging and AV layouts
- Conduct site visits and manage final event advancements with venues and vendors
- Hire assign and manage production crews onsite
- Oversee load-in rehearsals and live show execution
- Optimize crew efficiency and production timelines
- Troubleshoot and resolve real-time technical issues during events
- Ensure system redundancy safety protocols and performance monitoring
- Manage power distribution and cable organization
- Collaborate with creative teams to align technical execution with vision
- Maintain production budgets and track overall show costs
- Lead production meetings and provide ongoing updates
- Train and mentor junior technicians
- Support continuous improvement of production processes and SOPs
- Serve as onsite Technical or Production Manager depending on event needs
Benefits
- PTO
- 401(k) with company match
- Health insurance
- Bonus potential
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Flexible schedule with occasional work-from-home options
- Team outings travel opportunities and company events
Required Skills:
What you bring to the team: Experience in residential or commercial low-voltage pre-wire (AV networking security or similar) Ability to read drawings wiring diagrams and follow installation standards Basic understanding of structured cabling and job site practices Strong work ethic and willingness to learn Professional attitude and good communication skills Ability to work efficiently on active construction sites
Required Education:
Responsibilities:Install and route low-voltage cabling for AV networking and security systemsPerform pre-wire and rough-in work in residential commercial and high-rise environmentsRead and follow blueprints wiring diagrams and project specificationsMaintain clean and organized job sitesWork closely with installation and project teams to meet deadlinesEnsure all work meets company quality and safety standardsSupport senior technicians as needed during project executionCommunicate pr
