Practice Leader- Entertainment Engineering

Description

• Lead recruiting efforts to attract top engineering and creative talent passionate about the entertainment industry.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and profitability across the practice, ensuring successful delivery of high-profile entertainment projects.
• Promote the practice at industry events, conferences, and associations (e.g., ESTA, TEA).
• Drive business development efforts by strengthening relationships with production firms, architects, contractors, and creative partners.
• Monitor use of personnel, fabrication resources, and equipment to maximize efficiency and safety.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative culture that retains staff and encourages career growth.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality management standards, and industry regulations for specialty engineering.
• Gather client feedback and proactively identify opportunities for repeat work and expanded services.
• Collaborate with other Practice Leaders and service lines to share expertise, drive innovation, and deliver integrated project solutions.
• Develop and implement project-specific safety plans, especially for rigging, mechanized systems, and installations in public or live environments.
• Ensure all work meets industry codes, safety standards, and project requirements unique to entertainment venues, productions, and specialty structures.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and engineering staff working on entertainment-related projects.
• Monitor project performance, prepare utilization plans, and ensure effective financial reporting (WIP/AR, invoicing, cash flow).
• Negotiate contract terms, scopes, and fees with production companies, venue owners, contractors, and specialty fabricators.
• Represent the firm in technical committees, industry groups, and community organizations within the entertainment sector.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Conduct performance reviews, mentor emerging leaders, and champion professional development initiatives tailored to entertainment engineering.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the practice, including staffing, workload planning, and performance tracking.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities within live entertainment, themed attractions, events, and specialty installations.
• Support professional growth and technical development through mentorship, training, and project oversight.
• Contribute insights on entertainment market trends to inform strategic planning and business growth.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with entertainment industry clients, ensuring projects align with creative vision while meeting engineering standards.
• Lead proposal development, industry presentations, and client pitches that highlight the firm’s unique entertainment engineering expertise.

Requirements

• Proven experience in project management roles within the technical practice.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 7 years of related professional experience, or 11 years of equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage budgets, project margins, and cash flow.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to the service line.
• Progressive professional and increasing project management and organizational management experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions.
• Professional license or certification within the field of expertise preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capability to build and lead teams of technical practitioners and/or project managers.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools use in the practice area.
• Adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
• Experience in business development, with a focus on maximizing client relationships and identifying growth opportunities.
• Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Training within six months of start date.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance