Technical Production Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Gulfshore Playhouse is seeking a Technical Production Manager

Status: Full-time, year-round position, Overtime Exempt

The Technical Production Manager is part of a PM team that includes Director of Production and Assistant Production Manager. The TPM is also a part of the TD and scene shop team. The Technical Production Manager, with the DOP will oversee all aspects and needs of the production shops, artistic teams, and design teams. The TPM will guide selected shows from inception to completion through the design process, construction, tech and opening. They will assist in overseeing the day to day operations of the production team and ensure that the artistic vision of the artistic and design team is being met and fulfilled. The TPM, with a strong Technical Direction background, will assist the TD and ATD in planning and budgeting and drafting for assigned shows. The TPM will create schedules in collaboration with each department, help supervise the training of seasonal staff, and maintain a safe and healthy working environment in the production shop. The TPM, in concert with the TD works in collaboration with other production staff, designers and guest artists to ensure the safe and successful engineering, construction, installation and removal of scenery, rigging, automation, and other technical elements.

Duties:
- Working with Director of Production the TPM will oversee all production departments in realizing the vision of the theatre as seen by Producing Artistic Director and the vision of each individual production as seen by the creative team of that production
- Facilitating communication within and between production departments, administration, artistic staff, and guest artists
- With the APM, ensuring safety and policy adherence.
- Act as Production Manager for assigned shows throughout the year - supervising the show from beginning to end.
- Assist with managing/supervising all load-ins and load-outs
- Overseeing the production elements of in-season and summer educational programming
- Oversee the day to day operations of the Production Shops
- Create and attend meetings with each department of production as well as designers to ensure goals are met
- With the TD, create estimates for the construction and load-in of scenic elements from designer drawings. Identify ways to reduce costs to stay within budget and present options to the Designer as needed.
- With the TD, bid shows, participate in the technical design process, review and provide input on construction drawings, and ensure scenery is correctly fabricated to the scenic designer's specification.
- Work collaboratively with the TD and Stage Supervisor on the design of scenery, rigging and automation to ensure that it can be loaded in/out safely and efficiently.
- Assist TD with drafting ground plans, sections, rigging, installation, and deck drawings based on the scenic design as needed for load-in crews, Stage Management, Designers, and other Production Staff.
- Work with visiting design teams and Production Staff to achieve workable and safe productions throughout all stages of the production process.
- Work with the Technical Director, Designers, and other Production team members to find solutions to technical problems and challenges.
- Attend production meetings, pre-tech run-thrus, load-ins, technical rehearsals and performances as needed. Keep the Production Staff informed of important developments.
- Advise Production Management on equipment and facility upgrades and maintenance. Oversee the Spec, bid, schedule, and supervise maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of equipment and support spaces with the Technical Director.
- Support the Education, Advancement, and Marketing departments in furthering their work. This could include teaching workshops, leading tours, discussing behind-the-scenes activities, or taking on interns or apprentices.
- Work with department heads to build and maintain build/load-in schedule for each production
- Oversee any specialty scenic rigging or automation required by each production
- Perform other related work as required.
- Read all reports and act on any notes
- Provide assistance in other departments as needed.
- Provide support for special events

Qualifications
- Experience in an equivalent position with a professional theatre.
- Experience as Technical Director in professional theatre
- Demonstrable understanding of the production process from both a creative and
technical viewpoint and ability to negotiate a clear path to success for any given production. Ability to read and evaluate designer plans and technical drawings.
- Experience creating and overseeing budgets including estimating labor requirements.
- Proficiency in drafting with either AutoCAD or Vectorworks and the ability to clearly lay out drawings for others to read and understand.
- Proficiency in rigging, automation, and advanced theatrical techniques and the willingness to seek advice and help from others as needed to fill in gaps in knowledge.
- Experience leading crews, delegating tasks, and ensuring that everyone is working together toward a common goal.
- Ability to work independently, exercising judgment and discretion, while demonstrating initiative in the performance of all job duties.
- Demonstrable creative judgment, excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work effectively while managing multiple deadlines and priorities, and an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes necessary to manage varying projects.
- Working knowledge of and willingness to promote current health and safety practices in the theater industry.
- Proficient in using computers and knowledge of basic computer programs used for email, word processing, spreadsheets, and computer aided drafting, etc.
- Ability to remain centered and respectful during sensitive situations, guiding teams to consensus in a holistic manner.
- With advanced notice, ability to work a flexible schedule including morning, evening, weekend hours.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
- Ability to climb, ladders, mobile lifts, catwalks and work at heights

Salary range: $70,000 DOE
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