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Manager Sports Management Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Site Manager

Cary, NC · On-site

$14 - $15/hr

Build leadership skills and gain management experience * Online training opportunities Company Overview Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports ® is the nation's first and largest youth sports league ...

Site Manager

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Build leadership skills and gain management experience * Online training opportunities Company Overview Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports ® is the nation's first and largest youth sports league ...

Site Manager

Wake Forest, NC · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Build leadership skills and gain management experience * Online training opportunities * Weekends Only (Saturday and/or Sunday) Company Overview Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports ® is the nation ...

Minimum of three years in operations, service, field, or project management, preferably in event staffing, security, sports management, or athletics. * Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field ...

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How much do manager sports management jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager sports management in Raleigh, NC is $79,396.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,600.00 and $113,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Sports Management vs Sports Agent?

AspectManager Sports ManagementSports Agent
CredentialsRelevant degrees in sports management, business, or related fields; certifications like CSCS or NASM beneficialLicensing requirements vary by region; often requires licensing exams and certifications
Work EnvironmentTeam offices, sports organizations, event venuesClient meetings, negotiations, travel to events
Employer & Industry UsageSports teams, management firms, athletic organizationsIndividual athletes, sports agencies, management firms
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on managing sports organizations or teamsFocuses on representing athletes and negotiating contracts

While both roles operate within the sports industry, a Manager Sports Management oversees team operations, staff, and strategic planning, whereas a Sports Agent primarily represents athletes, negotiating contracts and endorsements. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify career paths and employer expectations in sports careers.

What are the most commonly searched types of Sports Management jobs in Raleigh, NC? The most popular types of Sports Management jobs in Raleigh, NC are:
Senior Project Manager - Sports

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Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Senior Project Manager - Sports
Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore | US-NJ-Newark | US-PA-Philadelphia | US-VA-Arlington | US-MA-Boston | US-PA-Pittsburgh | US-VA-Richmond | US-NC-Charlotte | US-NC-Raleigh | US-GA-Atlanta | US-FL-Jacksonville | ...
Requisition ID 2026-12529
Category Project Management
Overview

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Sports to deliver large-scale, high-visibility sports facilties. The role is responsible for setting strategic direction and ensuring successful execution of complex construction projects such as stadiums, arenas, training complexes, athletic venues, and more!

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What's in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you will work with an experienced team on each job site which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities
    Develops the project safety plan with corporate safety and provides jobsite leadership
  • Develops the project controls and procedures to manage complex project requirements; takes ownership to mitigate high-risk items for contract requirements
  • Manages project financial forecast, notice provisions, and billings to meet contract requirements; takes corrective actions to address deviations noted in project vitals
  • Creates and manages a project-specific quality plan aligned with the Owner contract and contract documents and assists with execution
  • Creates and manages a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documents and assists with execution
  • Provides leadership in motivating the project team and maintains a positive work environment. This shall include direct supervision of work, project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities.
  • Develops the subcontracting strategy; reviews and writes scopes and other deliverables to ensure the integrity of the buyout process
  • Implements and enforces all aspects of contracts; creates and leads risk mitigation plan; prepares draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
  • Assumes accountability for the enrollment for insurance and bonds and manages the compliance process for trade contractors
  • Leads the development of the project estimate and manages the project team and estimating team to meet contractual obligations
  • Leads project constructability and coordination reviews
  • Creates CPM schedule for large and/or complex projects; accountable for recognizing the potential for schedule impacts and drafting prevention/ mitigation plans
  • Develops a basic understanding of the local market areas and profiles to create and lead a networking strategy
  • Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the "Builder of Choice"
  • Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
  • Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
  • Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
  • 8-10+ years of project management experience on sports facilities projects
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Strong technical and communication skills are critical
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Knowledge of industry standard software, Microsoft Office (preferred)

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

The salary ranges from $140,000.00 - $195,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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