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Gopher Stage Lighting, Inc.
Install Construction Project Manager (Theatrical Rigging) 80% travel $80 - 120k
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What they do
A Lighting Technician sets up, maintains, and dismantles light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, attach color filters or other lighting accessories.
$52,376 / year median in Minnesota
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Install Construction Project Manager (Theatrical Rigging) 80% travel $80 - 120k Gopher Stage Lighting, Inc. Saint Paul, MN Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $120,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Family leave Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee stock ownership plan Safety equipment provided Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Tools provided Qualifications Microsoft Word Construction specifications Teamwork Microsoft Excel Contractor management Microsoft Outlook Bachelor of Science Windows Company vehicle operation Driver's License Construction drawing review Construction industry experience Theater experience Stage productions Full Job Description Build a career that supports your quality of life at work and at home. Travel up to 80% but home most weekends. Receive strong office and warehouse support. Work in a collaborative environment that supports professional development. Work is typically indoors with HVAC. Use company-provided PPE and tools. Receive excellent benefits, including: 4 weeks paid vacation; 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision premiums; 50% paid spouse/dependent/domestic partner premiums Carry a corporate card for travel expenses, no waiting for reimbursement. Use fleet vehicles for out-of-town trips. We're excited to welcome an experienced commercial construction manager with experience in theater or performance spaces to our team. Our crews install theatrical rigging systems for new construction and renovations, including dead hung battens, pipe grids, manual counterweight fly systems, and motorized rigging. In this role, you'll oversee, train, and work alongside GSL crews in house and on site. We know the right person may bring strengths or experience that do not always show on a resume. Please include a cover letter or email sharing: Examples of your creative problem solving at work or while volunteering. Experience with theatre or performing arts at any level. Applicants must have worked in theatrical or performance spaces in some capacity. Why Gopher Stage Lighting? As a 100% employee-owned company, we take pride in being the Midwest's premier lighting and rigging resource. We offer a collaborative environment where your technical expertise is valued and your growth is supported through industry-leading projects. Description of Position The Install Construction Project Manager (Rigging) is a working supervisory position responsible for keeping large construction projects running smoothly, from crew oversight and contractor coordination to vendor deliveries, jobsite layout, planning, installation sequencing, and safety plans. This role includes extensive travel throughout our 6[JP1] -state territory, with most weekends at home. Starting salary range is $80,000 - $120,000 DOQ with annual bonuses based on company performance. To apply, please email your resume to . Responsibilities Primary Communicate daily with rigging installation crews on scope, site challenges, and needs. Coordinate with contractors, design teams, stakeholders, and related trades on submittals, RFIs, change orders, as-builts, and warranty documents. Visit sites before construction to measure, assess constraints, coordinate trades, and plan schedules. Visit sites during construction to monitor quality, support crews, identify risks, and report progress for billing. Attend contractor meetings onsite and virtually. Visit sites after construction for training, completion review, and punch lists. Develop installation crew skills across equipment and installation types. Work with estimating and drafting to confirm scope, materials, and labor hours. Coordinate material deliveries and onsite storage with the project coordinator, warehouse staff, general contractor, and crews. Secondary Conduct rigging inspections in conjunction with or when the Lead Rigging Inspector is unavailable.[JP2] Assist with estimates and takeoffs for large bids. Install, program, and commission rigging systems alongside crews, occasionally functioning as lead installer. [JP3]