VNI Senior Manager, Venue Development (Renovations)

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

VNI Senior Manager, Venue Development (Renovations)

The VNI (Venue 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. 

The VNI Senior Manager, Venue Development (Renovations) will be responsible for the coordination, planning, design, and construction oversight of a defined group of renovations to Olympic and Paralympic venues. Reporting to the Director, Venue Development this role will oversee project delivery from concept through to handover, ensuring each venue meets long-term community, compliance, and long-term use objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing capital works, leading multidisciplinary consultant teams, and working in complex stakeholder environments. A background in construction or infrastructure project management is essential.

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:

Project Leadership

• Oversee and/or monitor the end-to-end design and construction process for a portfolio of assigned upgrades.
• Coordinate project timelines, budgets, and milestones in alignment with the broader Games infrastructure program.
• Lead the efforts of external consultants (architects, engineers, planners) and internal project staff to ensure consistent, high-quality design and delivery outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and long-term usability goals.

Team & Consultant Management

• Manage day-to-day performance of design and engineering teams working across assigned venues.
• Provide clear direction to architecture and engineering consultants; ensure design outputs align with operational, technical, and venue ownerrequirements.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the primary infrastructure development contact for cross-functional teams (e.g., Venue Operations, Sustainability) for assigned venues.
• Liaise with local authorities, utilities, and permitting agencies to secure necessary approvals and support project delivery.
• Participate in regular reporting and governance processes to keep the Director informed of progress, risks, and decisions required.
• Coordinate procurement, construction tendering, and contract administration activities with internal procurement teams and delivery partners.
• Monitor on-site construction progress in collaboration with contractors, ensuring alignment with approved plans, budgets, and safety standards.

• Support the handover of completed venues to venue owners and operational teams for Games-time use.

Background & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure or construction project management, ideally in public or major event contexts.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, including architects and engineers, across the project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of design development, permitting, and delivery processes for major capital works.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across functional and organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-makingExperience in centering accessibility and universal design in venue development processes, with an emphasis on the needs of athletes, employees, and attendees with disabilities
• Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues
• Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-starter with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work where applicable
• Ability to implement and manage change effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Occasional Travel (up to 15%) - Site or Venue visits may be required to assess needs of Design, Construction Management or Deployment teams 
• The position is in Los Angeles with in-person attendance required 
• 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.  Preference given to candidates with backgrounds in space planning, architecture and design, event and games planning.

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.

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000.00 - $140,000.00. 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.