Manager, Venue Design

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

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:

• Minimum5+ 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 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. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.