Manager, Venue Design

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Manager, Venue Design

The VNI (Venues and Infrastructure) team plays a critical role in delivering competition and non-competition venues that are functional, innovative, and fully accessible for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As part of the larger Games Planning & Delivery group, the VNI team ensures that all venues are designed and developed with the highest standards for functionality, sustainability, and inclusion. 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Design Controls the Manager, Venue Design will support the development and production of drawing sets for a variety of Games venues. This role involves translating direction and design input into detailed drawings used for planning, budgeting, and construction purposes. The Manager, Venue Design will play a key role in ensuring that design documentation aligns with project requirements and timelines, working closely with the Senior Design Manager, internal teams, and external stakeholders to deliver responsible, accurate drawing packages.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, adapt quickly to evolving priorities, and possess exceptional project organization and management skills. They will consistently embody LA28’s core values and behaviors in both their conduct and the quality of their work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the design team’s creation and maintenance of BIM models, ensuring their accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements and LA28’s standards.  
• Coordinate BIM activities among the design team.
• Collaborate with functional areas, engineers, and contractors to produce design drawings for venues.
• Facilitate collaboration between internal teams ensuring alignment on deliverables and timelines.
• Produce venue drawing sets used by contractors and games planning.

Background & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience architecture design, Bim coordination.
• Experience in space planning, architecture and design, event and games planning 
• Proficiency in Revit
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of design principles and construction documentation.
• Understanding of building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Excellent communication and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Games and Event experience is encouraged.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The position is in Los Angeles with in-person attendance required.
• Occasional travel to venue sites (10% time)
• Support LA28 operational activity during lead up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required or equivalent work experience.

Expectations:

• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think critically and discern the right course of action with little guidance.
• Willingness to occasionally visit venues and work on-site as needed.
• General support to the core VNI team.

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000.00 - $115,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.