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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.

The Venue Infrastructure (VNI) team plays a critical role in delivering Games-specific temporary infrastructure for competition and non-competition venues to ensure that they are functional, innovative, and fully accessible for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As part of the larger Sport and Games Delivery group, the VNI team ensures that all venues are designed, developed, and delivered with the highest standards for functionality, sustainability, and inclusion. 

Reporting to the Manager, Containment, this role will be responsible with helping support and sharethis workload withManagersto be able toachievethis milestone.In order tomaintainthe pace of futureTVDB submittals, this will require similaradditionalroles as therequiredlevel ofdetailand number of venuesincreases. 

The Associate, Containment will coordinate publication of design packages through project milestones of stakeholder review, procurement, and permitting. Collaboration across the LA28 organization will be done to meet cost, scheduling and quality targets. 

• Collaborate with internal teamsoncontainmenttechnical design and development.  
• Followtechnical engineering design guides and principles and adapt IOC requirements to local practices. 
• Coordinatewithinternal and externalstakeholders'requirements to develop cost effective andconsolidatedcontainment. 
• Support the development  and reviewprocessesfor plans to meet departmental milestones. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Integrate and influence venue design to allow for efficient containment solutions. 
• Support infrastructure requirements for Broadcast, Energy, Technology and Venue Development, amongst other stakeholders,toalign cable routes where possible for containment planning. 
• Support the development ofthe containmentportionof thevenuedesign books and technical publications. Advance engineering designs through increasing levels of detail for construction drawings. 
• Support the development of integrated workplans and schedules with the infrastructure master schedule, event operations planning, and central Program Management. 
• Coordinatewith Finance and Procurement teams to prepare costs, elevate delivery and procurement risks, andidentifysavings opportunities. 
• Support other cross-functional initiatives, including Permitting, Risk Management, and Event Operations. 
• Ensure compliance withinworkstreamto Health & Safety regulations. 

• Minimum of2+years experiencewith large infrastructure integration,with specific experience in containmenta plus. 
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architectureor equivalent work experience required. 
• Experience with temporary pop-up, event, activation, and experiential installation design is a plus. 
• Experience withlargevenue, sporting events,temporary infrastructure, andoverlayis a plus. 
• Experience witharchitectural/engineering/environmental/experiential design. 
• Advanced knowledge of engineering and collaboration tools and software (Revit, AutoCAD,Rhino, SolidWorks,etc.). 
• Detail oriented withexcellentcommand of productivity and collaboration tools (Office360, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Autodesk Cloud etc.). 
• Experience with key industry codes and practices. 
• Knowledge of key containment activities, including site preparation, grading, and remediation. 
• Knowledge of fundamental project management concepts (scope, schedule, budget). 
• Problem solve and negotiate with stakeholders to get theoptimaloutcomes. 
• Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills. 
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making. 
• Ability to work within a complex and demanding environment with many stakeholders whilemaintainingstrong relationships. 
• Experience with local or major sporting events (Olympics & Paralympic Games, World Cup, etc.). 
• Ability to present information concisely towideaudience of leadership, external contractors and advisors, and governmental agencies. 
• Familiarity with temporary infrastructure projects in addition to permanent construction. 
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues. 
• Time management, organizational skills, and strong attention to detail. 
• File and asset management experience is a plus. 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architectureor equivalent work experience required. 

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office. 
• The majority ofwork will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment. 
• The LA28 office is anopen floorplanworking environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in anopen cubicleenvironment. 
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods. 
• Perform other duties asrequired; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

The salary range for this position is $30.29 - $35.00 per hour. 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 ofreligion, 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 experiencea candidate can add to our team.