Career Opportunities: Technical Director (94866)

Technical Director (Td), EventsThe Technical Director (TD), Events is responsible for the technical execution of Sparks events, working effectively with internal teams to provide guidance and oversight of all production elements. The TD delivers technical event solutions that drive client results and meet Sparks financial requirements while maintaining efficient operations, intradepartmental communication, and a cohesive relationship with all technical production parties.Preferred locations for this role include the following; however, qualified candidates outside of these markets will also be considered.Philadelphia, PAFort Wayne, INLas Vegas, NVRoyal Oak, MIGrand Prairie, TXEssential Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupport Executive Producer and Account Director and offer technical solutions to help execute live, virtual or hybrid eventsResponsible for identifying the technical production team of contractors and vendors to support client programsMaintain Sparks standards and processes throughout event planningBe a leading voice to the client, when called upon, in finding technical and value build solutionsTrack budget costs throughout the course of a program, identifying scope changes that affect budget to the Executive Producer or client in a clear mannerAssist with event job closings and margin managementAssist with event RFPs and pricing proposalsResearch and remain current on industry trends, new technology and equipment to procure for client programs (i.e. media development, audio, visual, lighting, etc.)Assist in conceptualization of build outs, event designs and site layoutsAssist with location scouting, site surveying and permitting where necessaryNegotiate discounted rates and aggressive pricing with production vendors across all programsReview vendor contracts and talent riders to ensure they accurately reflect the scope and budget parametersMentor and coach junior event/production staff to develop skills that can meet changing client needs as well as grow their technical knowledge on programsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree and/or 10+ years of technical production experience in a major agency, communications company or production companyStrong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, and client relationsStrong technical expertise and significant experience working with audio visual and production vendors.Experience with large scale productions (i.e. festivals, large keynotes, outdoor consumer activations, etc.)Strong production competencies to build quotes to requests gear and labor with audio visual vendors and then being able to translate this information to budgetsBe able to utilize AutoCAD or to effectively brief an AutoCAD designerBuild labor call sheets and other pertinent onsite or other schedules to align contractors and vendorsMust be client focused, accountable for results, an innovative thinker, pay attention to details, be nimble and flexible, and maintain positive written and verbal communication while planning with your teamsEstablished experience and ability to lead projects in a team-based environmentAbility to utilize project management tools such as, Google Docs and the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)Travel RequirementsTravel 25% to 50%What We OfferThe Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceTuition ReimbursementPaid Parental LeaveLife, Accident and DisabilityRetirement with Company MatchPaid Time OffDiversity CommitmentAt The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.