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Rigging Manager Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

Warehouse Associate

Reno, NV · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Experience with ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems, including cycle counting, inventory transactions, and barcode scanning * Rigging or lifting training, including experience moving heavy or ...

Warehouse Associate

Reno, NV · On-site

$39K - $42K/yr

Experience with ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems, including cycle counting, inventory transactions, and barcode scanning * Rigging or lifting training, including experience moving heavy or ...

Warehouse Associate

Reno, NV · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Experience with ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems, including cycle counting, inventory transactions, and barcode scanning * Rigging or lifting training, including experience moving heavy or ...

Safety Coordinator

Sparks, NV · On-site

$27.11 - $40.66/hr

This position works closely with the Safety Manager, field leadership, and employees to promote a ... Crane Signal Person and Rigger - Level 1 * Fall Protection Competent Person * Scaffold Competent ...

Utility Floor Tech

Sparks, NV · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

... manager. Must maintain a neat appearance. A clean and neatly worn uniform is required at all times ... rigging/lifting devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision ...

Utility Floor Tech

Sparks, NV · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

... manager. Must maintain a neat appearance. A clean and neatly worn uniform is required at all times ... rigging/lifting devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision ...

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Rigging Manager information

What is a rigging manager?

Rigging managers are professionals responsible for overseeing all aspects of rigging operations in industries like entertainment, construction, or manufacturing. They coordinate and supervise the setup, maintenance, and safety of rigging equipment used to lift, move, or secure heavy loads or stage elements. Rigging managers ensure compliance with safety standards, manage rigging crews, and often work closely with engineers, event organizers, or production teams. Their expertise helps prevent accidents and ensures that all rigging tasks are completed efficiently and safely.

How does a rigging manager typically collaborate with other departments during large-scale productions?

A Rigging Manager works closely with departments such as lighting, sound, and set design to ensure all rigging elements are safely and efficiently integrated into the production. They coordinate schedules, communicate technical requirements, and address safety protocols with team leads to prevent overlaps or hazards. Effective collaboration requires regular meetings, clear documentation, and adaptability, as last-minute changes often occur. This teamwork is essential for achieving seamless load-ins, performances, and load-outs on major events or productions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a rigging manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Rigging Manager, you need in-depth knowledge of rigging principles, heavy lifting operations, and relevant safety regulations, often supported by certifications such as NCCCO or equivalent. Familiarity with rigging hardware, load calculation software, and safety management systems is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills set top candidates apart in managing teams and ensuring safe operations. These skills and qualifications are critical for minimizing risk, ensuring project efficiency, and maintaining compliance in environments where safety is paramount.

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Sports & Entertainment Superintendent

Reno, NV • On-site

Meruelo Group
Business Management Consulting • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

SUMMARY
The Superintendent is responsible for managing and coordinating all on-site construction activities for projects ranging from $15M to $40M, with a strong emphasis on sports, entertainment, and event facility construction. This role ensures
the project is built safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Sports & Entertainment Superintendent reports directly to the Senior Superintendent with oversight from the General Superintendent and serves as the primary leader for daytoday field operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Direct, coordinate, and supervise all on-site field construction operations including work sequencing, manpower coordination, and field problemsolving.
Maintain and execute the 3-week look-ahead schedule, ensuring alignment with overall project milestones.
Manage site logistics, including deliveries, laydown, hoisting, parking, temporary utilities, and access control.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and owner requirements.
Promote and enforce a zero-incident safety culture by conducting toolbox talks, safety walks, and daily pre-task planning with subcontractors.
Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, site-specific safety plans, and trade contractor safety programs.
Implement and monitor the project quality plan, including inspections, mockups, testing, and punch list management.
Coordinate work related to specialized systems typical of sports or event venues (AV, life safety, broadcast, rigging, MEP integration, acoustics, etc.) ensuring proper installation, verification, and documentation.
Lead daily and weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
Collaborate with the design team, owner's representatives, inspectors, and stakeholders.
Support the project team on RFIs, submittals, and change directives as they affect field work.
Maintain accurate daily reports, manpower logs, and field documentation.
Track progress and adjust sequencing to maintain critical path and key milestone dates.
Identify schedule risks and contribute to recovery strategies when necessary.
Work with the project controls team to maintain accurate schedule updates.
Manage project turnover activities including punch list, start-up, testing, commissioning, and final inspections.
Ensure accurate asbuilts, O&M documentation, and system training for operations.
Lead field activities through substantial completion, occupancy, and final acceptance.
Other duties as assigned, within the scope of this position.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Strong understanding of MEP systems, specialty event infrastructure, trade coordination, quality planning, inspection management, and complex building coordination in a fast-track environment.
Proficiency in construction management platforms (Procore, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, MS Project/P6).
Ability of complex reading, writing, math, and task completion skills is required.
Must have the following skills: coordination, effective communication (both written and verbal), analyzing, supervising diverse teams on a fast-paced site, instructing, situational awareness, driving, precision working, following instructions, influencing others, memorization, proactive problem solving, conflict resolution, independent judgment, safety-first mindset, and schedule-driven decision making.
Strong documentation discipline to execute daily reports, photos, time/quantity logs, as-builts, test results, & permits.
This is a full-time, onsite field position where extended hours may be required including early mornings, nights, and weekends based on project schedule.
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
7-12 years' experience in commercial construction with at least 5 years as a Superintendent required.
Successful completion of at least one project between $15M-$40M required.
Experience with sports, entertainment, event venues, arenas, or highoccupancy public facilities required.
Experience coordinating AV/broadcast systems, or other venuerelated specialties preferred.
Familiarity with commissioning processes for public assembly buildings preferred.
Experience working with Nevada jurisdictions and inspectors preferred.
Or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Must be able to maintain valid driver's license.
OSHA 30 certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is constantly standing, walking, reaching overhead, bending over, frequently crouching, kneeling, and occasionally sitting, crawling, climbing, and balancing during the duration of their shift.
Must be able to lift/carry and push/pull up to 20lbs or less occasionally.
Dependent on the shift the team member will be occasionally driving cars or golf carts.
The team member will occasionally have repetitive use of both feet, both hands and require frequent light and firm/strong grasping motions. Finger dexterity of both hands will be frequently required.
Constant use of vision abilities is required including distance, depth perception, field of vision, and color vision.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work performed onsite in an active construction environment, both indoors and outdoors, alone and frequently with and around others, requiring PPE. Team Member will perform work face-to-face including verbal contact and communication with others on extended shifts around computer equipment, mechanical devices, and construction equipment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud or quiet at times.
Team Member may be exposed to confined areas, extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions, vibrations, solvents/oils, fumes/odors, dirt/dust, flame/heat generated devices, moving objects, high places, uneven surfaces, and/or slippery surfaces.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment Type: Full time