Site Manager, Temporary Events (DAL) - FIFA World Cup 26™
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Role Summary:
The Site Manager, Temporary Events for the FIFA World Cup 26TM oversees all overlay and infrastructure requirements at assigned venues. They ensure the timely planning, coordination, and execution of production components such as temporary structures, overlay houses, and support facilities, while adhering to operational, financial, and safety regulations. Acting as the main contact, the Infrastructure Manager liaises with internal teams, vendors, and venue stakeholders to deliver top-tier event infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Overlay & Infrastructure Oversight
- Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of temporary infrastructure and overlay needs across venues.
- Ensure the timely delivery of housing/production units, kitchens, staff facilities, storage hubs, and other essential overlay assets.
- Coordinate infrastructure schedules with Venue Management (VM) and FIFA requirements.
Production & Teams Management
- Manage production of overlay houses and coordinate with production teams/vendors for installation and quality assurance.
- Supervise external contractors and ensure adherence to technical specifications and health & safety standards.
- Monitor progress on-site and resolve operational or technical challenges.
Authorities & Decision-Making
- Review and recommend infrastructure-related change orders, submitting them to the Venue Manager and Procurement team for approval and execution.
- Track budgets, cost implications, and delivery schedules for infrastructure-related decisions.
- Ensure transparent documentation and reporting of all infrastructure changes.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with the Venue Manager (VM), FIFA Venue Manager, and procurement teams to align infrastructure scope and delivery.
- Work with all Functional Areas (FAs) to integrate their requirements into infrastructure planning and execution.
- Act as the liaison between contractors, venue operators, and internal project teams to ensure operational readiness.
Experience/Qualifications Needed:
- Proven experience in infrastructure/overlay management for large-scale events, sports tournaments, or equivalent projects.
- Strong knowledge of temporary structures, overlay logistics, and production management.
- Familiarity with procurement processes, contract management, and change order procedures.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple vendors and stakeholders under strict timelines.
- Ability to pass Accreditation process.
*This role will be paid based on 40 hours per week.
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