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With a focus on entertainment and sports experiences, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theaters, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals and performers worldwide.\nThe RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, FIFA, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, Merlin Entertainments, MSC Cruises, NFL, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.\nJOB OVERVIEW\nAs a Technical Director for our Land Production team, your role is dynamic and requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for creating immersive and unforgettable experiences for our clients. Reporting to the Director, Technical Implementation, this role is classified as mobile and will have primary responsibility for Legoland Florida (LLFR), focused on serving as the lead technical overseeing live entertainment and holiday/seasonal technical installations at LLFR.\nResponsible for overseeing the planning, development, and execution of technical projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including creative designers, engineers, fabricators, theme park operations, and vendors to ensure all projects and installations are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nServe as the primary entertainment technical lead overseeing all entertainment and holiday/seasonal installations at LEGOLAND Florida Resort (LLFR).\nPartner with the project team throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept design through installation, strike, and debrief.\nDevelop comprehensive project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, resource requirements, and site logistics for LLFR installations and other assigned projects.\nMust have good audio, visual and lighting knowledge for entertainment productions shows, and theme park setups.\nOversee both on-site implementation at LLFR and off-site pre-fabrication/preparation of assigned projects.\nManage project budgets, review fund allocation for external resources, and coordinate budget modifications as needed.\nProvide initial cost ranges for preliminary design components.\nCollaborate with the Technical Leadership Team in developing and maintaining project P&Ls.\nServe as the primary technical point of contact for internal teams, client leadership, and venue stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and clear alignment with creative vision and technical requirements.\nWork closely with cross-functional teams-including talent and recruitment, designers, technical directors, theme park ops, and subcontractors-to ensure seamless project integration.\nIdentify potential technical and operational risks in project delivery and implement proactive mitigation strategies.\nLocate key suppliers, negotiate purchasing agreements, and ensure materials and products meet company and venue specifications.\nMaintain accurate documentation of project activities, structural/technical drawings, and change orders.\nConduct post-project evaluations and debriefs to identify areas for improvement.\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nSupervise the work of Technicians, Vendors and park technical staff as needed, including planning, assigning, and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. \nDefine roles and responsibilities of the team and determine clear deliverables \nResponsible for the training and supervision of all staff to ensure proper adherence to all venue and company HSE policies and procedures and to all Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations \nResponsible for the management of seasonal employees onsite for the duration of the project/event and managing payroll. \nEnsure artistic creative intent, character integrity, and intellectual property parameters are consistently upheld. \nPlease Note: While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.\nQualifications & Skills:\nBachelor’s Degree preferred in Project Management, AV, Construction, or similar experience in themed entertainment or live experience industry \nProven experience as a Technical Director in themed entertainment or related industry \nProven experience in all areas of AV - installation and operation\nProven experience with using AV control equipment and playback systems\nProven experience in sourcing and procurement for projects \nHistory of strong project management skills and leading teams onsite\nStrong budget management of small- and large-scale technical projects\nStrong client relationship skills\nStrong verbally and written skills, particularly related to entertainment technical communications\nStrong CAD / Vectorworks Skills\nProgramming and system design experience desired\nGeneral Theatre / Theme Park background desired\nKnowledge of Christmas Decor installations desired\nUnderstanding of basic carpentry and installation desirable\nOSHA certified desirable\nCore Competencies\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously \nProven track record in all project delivery phases from concept to implementation\nAccountable for driving execution and delivery of high-profile technical projects from start to finish \nExcellent verbal communication skills and customer service - communicates through various mediums such as email, text, phone call, and in-person conversations.\nDetail Oriented \nProblem solver who is comfortable in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment \nSolutions-based troubleshooting whilst on site and in office\nFriendly and proactive personality \nAbility to interface with clients, coworkers, and laborers/talent to maintain a positive work environment \nOrganizational skills - in office and on-site \nAwareness of dangers and hazards associated with job functions and willingness to mitigate those risks \nParticipates in developing technical and business approaches and new or enhanced technical processes\nFlexibility to travel and work on-site as required \nAble to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs and travel as needed \nAbility to manage budgets, resources, and timeline effectively \nWork Environment: While on-site at Legoland Florida (LLFR), frequent exposure to unfavorable conditions such as inclement weather, working in back of house areas with very tight quarters, exposure to various environments including storage spaces, construction zones and guest facing areas. Because of the time constraints of most of the department’s projects, the Technical Director will often be on-site and working in hot/humid, varying temperatures indicative of the Florida climate, rain, and drizzle conditions. Other project work may involve exposure to cold, snow, wind and other cold-climate conditions. In-Office time will be required as per company policy when not in conflict with project demands.\nPhysical Effort: Minimal - Physical effort represented by frequent handling of heavy objects (approx. 50-\n75 lbs.) and materials, or heavy hand tools. While on-site the Technical Director frequently operates heavy equipment and heavy hand tools. Standing for long periods of time, but often kneeling, bending, working at height well over 50 feet. While in-office, physical effort is light.\nHazards: Frequent potential hazards while onsite make a focus on safety a top priority. There will be regular exposure to: working at heights over 50 feet, working in and around heavy equipment, exposure to chemicals and regular use of cutting tools such as saws and grinders.\nLicensure or Certifications\nA Valid driver’s license and Passport are required\nLicenses to operate mobile boom lifts, telehandlers and other machinery is preferred.\nCharacter Attributes:\nLeadership: Enables project team members to achieve collective results through planning, collaboration, and confident decision making. \nStrong Communicator: Able to provide clear direction to team members, crew, talent, vendors, and stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment across all project activities. \nHighly Organized: Exceptional at planning and managing complex schedules and resources. \nDetail-Oriented: Attentive to all parts of the project process. \nTeam-Oriented: Works collaboratively with diverse teams, fostering a positive working environment that encourages cooperation and communication. \nProactive Problem Solver: Anticipate potential challenges and develop thoughtful contingency plans to quickly address project challenges to client satisfaction. \nDecisive: Confident in making quick, informed decisions. \nAdaptable: Flexible to last-minute changes, unforeseen challenges, or evolving project needs. \nProfessional Attitude: Effectively navigate high-stress situations. Representing yourself, the project and RWS in the most positive way. \nResourceful: Finds creative solutions to optimize resources, manage costs, and maintain quality, within budget parameters. \nBudget-Conscious: Ability to create and track budgets, expenses, P&L, negotiate with vendors and find cost effective solutions to project challenges. \nSafety-Focused: Prioritizes health and safety of all project team members, enforcing protocols and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, codes and . \nTime Management: Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all project deliverables are completed on schedule. \nFlexible Schedule: Project locations span the globe and may require extended hours which include work over weekends and holidays and include international travel to project site locations as needed.\nEthical & Professional: Upholds high standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability \nCompany Benefits:\nCompetitive Salary \nFlexible working schedule and remote work options \nCompany 401K \nHealth Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision \nCollaborative and inclusive work environment \nOpportunity to work on a variety of project types including theme parks, resort hotels, entertainment centers, live shows, temporary experiences and many others. \nWhile this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned. \nDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:\nDIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE\nWay more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. 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