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.

Director, Venue Development (Renovations)

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

We are seeking an experienced leader in infrastructure development and delivery to oversee the coordination, planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure projects, including renovations and venue-owner led construction, associated with the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Director, Venue Development (Renovations) will lead the strategic planning and delivery oversight of a portfolio of venue renovation and upgrade projects across the Los Angeles region. This role is accountable for program-level decision-making, governance, and performance across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, scope, and regulatory requirements.

This position requires a leader with strong local market experience, preferably in Los Angeles or California, including familiarity with permitting processes, building codes, contractor ecosystems, and insurance and bonding requirements associated with major capital works. The Director will provide clarity of direction in complex environments, balancing competing priorities while enabling teams to deliver effectively.

The role is not defined by direct technical delivery, but by decision quality, prioritization, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams through ambiguity. The successful candidate will demonstrate technical credibility across architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, while leading through influence, not control.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Oversight & Delivery Assurance

• Oversee design, engineering, and construction delivery without micromanagement
• Apply cross-disciplinary expertise to challenge assumptions, identify risks, and validate solutions
• Ensure delivery is technically sound, operationally viable, and aligned with cost and schedule
• Address risks and bias in cost, schedule, and planning assumptions
• Ensure coordination across venue owners, consultants, contractors, and city agencies

 Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Build and lead relationships with venue owners, local authorities, and delivery partners across Los Angeles
• Align competing stakeholder priorities to drive agreed outcomes
• Resolve scope, budget, and delivery challenges through effective negotiation
• Integrate requirements across internal functional areas

 Team & Consultant Management

• Lead and develop Senior Managers and project teams, driving accountability and performance
• Provide clear direction and constructive challenge to strengthen decision-making
• Delegate effectively while maintaining oversight of risk and delivery
• Provide clear direction to architecture and engineering consultants; ensure design outputs align with operational, technical, and venue owner requirements.

 Organizational Influence & Relationship Management

• Lead through influence, embedding collaboration and accountability
• Support teams in navigating complex stakeholder environments
• Address misalignment early and promote transparent communication

 Resilience & Delivery Environment

• Maintain clarity and composure in high-pressure environments
• Provide direction through change and evolving priorities
• Balance delivery pace with sustainable team performance
• Encourage early identification and resolution of risks

Background & Requirements:

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably with 5 years of leadership experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management
• Proven experience leading engineering or architecture and design programs – training as an engineer or architect is preferred but not required but direct experience overseeing and managing complex construction is required
• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent, complex projects spread across the Los Angeles area, varying in scope with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven success at building excellent working relationships
• Experience working with senior executives across multiple functional areas
• Excellent leadership skills with track record of people development and revenue achievement
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making 
• Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues
• Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• A collaborative mindset; someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego
• Ability to implement and manage change effectively

Expectations:

• Willingness to occasionally visit venues and work on-site as needed.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with AutoCAD or similar tools advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present information effectively.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sports Management, Construction Management, Event Management, related field or equivalent work experience required
• Licensure as an architect or engineer in California highly desirable

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• The position is based in Los Angeles office with in-person presence required. 
• The LA28 office is an open-plan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment. 
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time sitting, standing, using computers, phones, and other office equipment, and attending in-person meetings.
• Ability to work extended hours during critical build milestones and Games-time preparations  

The annual base salary range for this position is $126,000.00 - $180,000.00. 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 of religion, 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 experience a candidate can add to our team. 

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.

SENIOR MANAGER, COST MANAGEMENT:

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, while respecting the timeframes established with the venues for the LA28 exclusive use periods. 

Reporting to the Director, Cost Management & Procurement, the Senior Manager, Cost Management will be responsible for developing and leading processes to maintain financial cost control of the infrastructure program. These activities include preparing the strategy, management, and execution of the cost and procurement processes, including the oversight of internal functional areas and external stakeholders, contractors, and consultants. Due to the nature and scale of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, there are many key and unique challenges around IOC requirements, suppliers, delivery methods, and compressed schedules. The Senior Manager will also lead cost plans and budget impacts around each iteration of the venue design books to support our partners and stakeholders in their reviews and oversight. These efforts will require close integration with the organizational Finance team and their consultants to update the budget and lead a procurement strategy to manage the delivery of the infrastructure program. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead infrastructure program, cost management and develop infrastructure procurement strategy in partnership with internal and external resources 
• Prepare and lead infrastructure program budget, including design, program management, and construction services, including suppliers and commodities procurement. 
• Partner with Finance to understand production cycles, supply constraints, and price volatility to prepare budget updates and refresh assumptions 
• Support Commercial team on sponsorship opportunities for goods and services categories within infrastructure sourcing 
• Outline cost estimation techniques and methodologies at each state of program development, including resources strategy and financial risk and change management 
• Develop a procurement delivery plan, including onboarding external procurement specialists to manage supplier intake and compliance, RFI and RFPs, contracting, and invoice processing for a range of potential delivery structures 
• Monitor budget items and advance key financial risks to senior leadership 
• Coordinate with the LA28 Finance and Legal teams on key contracting activities, including procurement and compliance.  Advance LA28 impact and sustainability goals with our suppliers 
• Partner with Venue Development teams around cost estimations and budget refreshes as development programs evolve over iterations of design process 
• Oversee external cost and procurement teams  

Background & Requirements:

• 7+years of large-scale program and project management in the infrastructure space and demonstrated expertise in construction cost management and procurement  
• Experience with temporary infrastructure and overlay for large-scale sport events delivery, or equivalent experience with major infrastructure capital programs  
• Knowledge of key construction financial processes and risk 
• Experience with fundamental project management concepts (scope, schedule, budget)  

Expectations:

• Detail oriented with an excellent command of productivity and collaboration tools (Office360, Sharepoint, Smartsheet, etc.) 
• Present information concisely to wide audience of executive leadership, external contractors and advisors, and governmental agencies  

Education:

• Project Management preferred
• Finance, Quantity Surveyor, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent 
• Bachelors or higher preferred 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• The position Los Angeles HQ with in-person attendance required during planning period
• Support and verify operational activity status based at the construction site during the delivery period
• Occasional travel as needed to onsite venues
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment. 

The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $135,000. 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 of religion, 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 experience a candidate can add to our team. 

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. 

Manager, Electrical Engineering (Renovations)

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

The VNI Renovations team will be responsible for the coordination, planning, design, and construction oversight of a defined group of renovations to Olympic and Paralympic venues. Reporting to the Director, Engineering this role will oversee the associated engineering works for the renovations, including management of external engineering resources and internal engineering teams, ensuring each venue meets long-term community, compliance, and long term use objectives.

This role will require extensive knowledge of the development of technical plans and designs of electrical engineering systems. To support venue development efforts, this role is required to coordinate with multiple internal functional areas to ensure feedback is captured and designs meet industry codes and standards, IOC requirements, and cost and schedule targets.  The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing capital works, leading multidisciplinary consultant teams, and working in complex stakeholder environments. A background in construction or infrastructure project management is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead electrical engineering technical design and development, including internal and external engineers and consultants
• Oversee the relevant aspects of technical development of renovation projects and integration of existing infrastructure where relevant
• Analyze existing infrastructure capacity studies and determine supplemental electrical infrastructure, if required
• Collaborate with architects and other engineers to integrate electrical and related systems into the overall building design
• Develop technical engineering design guides and principles and adapt IOC requirements to local practices
• Prepare and oversee the electrical portion of the venue design books and other technical publications. Advance engineering designs through increasing levels of detail from concept through construction drawings
• Manage and develop review process for plans to meet departmental milestones
• Oversee an installation team during operations and maintenance during the event period
• Ensure compliance within workstream to Health & Safety regulations

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Close collaboration with Energy, Technology and other infrastructure functional areas to integrate electrical system requirements
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders’ requirements to develop cost effective and streamlined engineering solutions to meet their games time requirements for each venue
• Support the development of integrated workplans and schedules with the infrastructure master schedule, event operations planning, and central program management
• Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to prepare costs, elevate delivery and procurement risks, and identify savings opportunities
• Support other cross-functional initiatives, including Permitting, Risk Management, and Event Operations

Background & Qualifications:

• 5 years of electrical system design experience for new construction and/or renovations of large existing building projects
• Experience developing and reviewing electrical design documentation such as equipment layouts, wiring plans, flow diagrams, equipment schedules, sequence of operations, and specifications
• Experience specifying equipment and developing electrical system load calculations using industry standard software
• Advanced knowledge of engineering and collaboration tools and software (Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), etc.)
• Experience with key industry codes and practices, including California Building Code and others
• Knowledge with fundamental project management concepts (scope, schedule, budget)
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Site visits requiring movement around varying environmental conditions in interior and exterior spaces
• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment. 
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment. 

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Required – Accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Desired – Professional Engineering license in California
• Desired – Project Management and Construction Certifications
• Desired – Experience in design and construction in the US and California markets

Expectations:

• Detail oriented with excellent command of productivity and collaboration tools (Office360, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Autodesk Construction Cloud etc.)
• Present information concisely to wide audience of internal stakeholders, external contractors and advisors, and governmental agencies
• Ability to manage external consultants to meet project goals
• Ability to work within a complex and demanding environment with many stakeholders while maintaining strong relationships

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000.00 - $140,000.00. 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 of religion, 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 experience a candidate can add to our team. 

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. 

Senior Manager, Electrical 

The Games Planning & Delivery group aims to deliver the most seamless, innovative, and engaging Games experience ever for all athletes, fans, partners, and the community.  The Games Planning & Delivery team is currently organized in four key areas including Venue Infrastructure, Venue Management, Revenue & Commercial, and Games Operations, but will expand to over 30 functional areas by Games time.    

The Venue Infrastructure team is responsible for delivering the competition and non-competition venues fit-for-purpose for the preparation and staging of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This department is responsible for managing the design, development, program management, construction, maintenance, and removal of all Games infrastructure in existing and fully temporary venues.

Reporting to the Director, Engineering, the Senior Manager, Electrical, will be responsible for overseeing the development of electrical plans, informing procurement, and managing installation, maintenance, and removal during operations.  Significant integration with stakeholders is required to determine the extents and locations of electrical components required. The duties of this role include overseeing external engineering resources and an internal engineering team. This role requires extensive knowledge of the development of technical plans and designs. To support venue development efforts, this role is required to coordinate with multiple internal functional areas to ensure feedback is captured and designs meet industry codes and standards, IOC requirements, and cost and schedule targets. LA28 will make extensive use of existing venues as well as build temporary venues, requiring varying application of electrical principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical technical design and development  
• Manage internal team and oversee external resources to deliver on workstream responsibilities 
• Develop technical engineering design guides and principles and adapt IOC requirements to local practices 
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders’ requirements to develop cost effective and streamlined solutions to meet games time requirements for each venue 
• Manage and develop review process for plans to meet departmental milestones 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Integrate and influence venue design to allow for efficient solutions. 
• Support infrastructure requirements for Broadcast, Energy, and Technology, amongst other stakeholders
• Prepare and oversee the electrical portion of the venue design 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. 
• Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to prepare costs, elevate delivery and procurement risks, and identify savings opportunities. 
• Support other cross-functional initiatives, including Permitting, Risk Management, and Event Operations. 
• Oversee an installation team during operations and maintenance during the event period. 
• Ensure compliance within workstream to Health & Safety regulations. 

Background & Qualifications:

• 7+ears of experience with electrical infrastructure design and construction
• Experience with temporary infrastructure and overlay
• Experience leading diverse teams delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure projects
• Advanced knowledge of engineering tools and software (Revit, AutoCAD, etc.) 
• Detail-oriented with excellent command of productivity and collaboration tools (Office360, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Autodesk Cloud, etc.)
• Experience with key industry codes and practices 
• Knowledge of key electrical activities, including site preparation, installation, maintenance, and removal
• Knowledge of fundamental project management concepts (e.g., scope, schedule, budget) 
• Familiarity with temporary infrastructure projects in addition to permanent construction  
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

• Full-time position is located in the LA28 office in Los Angeles, California
• Site visits requiring movement around varying environmental conditions in external locations 

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Required – Accredited Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• Desired – Professional Engineering license in California
• Desired – Project Management and Construction Certifications

Expectations:

• Highly motivated leader who fosters an environment that reflects the values and behaviors of LA28 
• Ability to motivate teams and work collaboratively and adapt to maximize team performance
• Ability to present information concisely to wide audiences that include leadership, external contractors and advisors, and governmental agencies 
• Ability to work within a complex and demanding environment with many stakeholders while maintaining strong relationships 
• Ability to problem-solve and negotiate with stakeholders to get the best outcomes 
• Ability to work independently to resolve issues
• Some travel as needed to venues and partner offices 

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $170,000. 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 of religion, 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 experience a candidate can add to our team. 

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. 

Manager, Cost

The Venues and 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, while respecting the timeframes established with the venues for the LA28 exclusive use periods. 

Reporting to the Sr. Mgr., Cost Management, the Manager, Cost will own the costs and budget for groups of venues. The Cost Manager will build out the venue budgets with the Estimators, coordinate with Procurement and Contracts teams to reconcile tender documents to the approved budgets and integrate with the Venue Delivery teams to manage invoices and cash flows with Finance. The Cost Manager will work with other Cost Managers to harmonize reporting and tracking, anticipate and identify financial risks, and prepare consistent review and approvals across all infrastructure venue projects.

The successful candidate will manage project costs in major temporary events or complex infrastructure delivery programs

Key Responsibilities:

Venue Cost Management

• Prepare and manage the budgets across several venues in a sports cluster or group with the Venue Managers and Directors
• Forecast cash flows with Finance, categorizing costs according to agreed reporting groups (commodities, partners, sports)
• Review invoices in partnership with Venue Delivery teams

Financial Reporting

• Prepare cash flows and reporting with Finance
• Reconcile invoicing with contract terms and purchase orders
• Review financial change orders and manage program budget categories

Background & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in project cost management or finance
• Knowledge of key construction project financial processes and risk
• Experience with infrastructure projects and/or sport and events delivery
• Expert knowledge reporting tools such as Excel, Tableau, PowerBI
• Adept at meetings facilitation, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The position is in Los Angeles with in-person attendance required.
• Occasional travel to venue sites during planning
• Venue based during build phase
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Project management desired

Expectations:

• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000.000 - $115,000.00. 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 of religion, 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 experience a candidate can add to our team. 

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 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. 

Manager, Data Specialist

LA28 is seeking a Data Specialist to join our Venue Infrastructure BIM team, supporting a dynamic, event-driven environment where flexibility, precision, and rapid problem-solving are essential. Unlike traditional design or engineering roles, this position focuses on orchestrating the digital ecosystem of venues, assets, and operational data. They will be responsible for leveraging Autodesk technologies, the common data environment, model data and asset integration into the orgs broader data strategy to facilitate data-driven decision-making throughout all stages of delivery of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games

This role requires a systems thinker who thrives in high-velocity, non-linear workflows. The right candidate will be well-experienced with the tools, and comfortable operating outside the boundaries of conventional project delivery, able to quickly contextualize new challenges, and deliver clear, actionable outcomes for a wide variety of stakeholders.

This role reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Digital Project Delivery.  It also contributes to the broader Venue Infrastructure team, a part of Sport & Games Delivery and will transition to an on-site venue support role at the time of the Games.

Key Responsibilities:

CDE Strategy & Governance:

• Integrate workflows and protocols that align with existing execution plans.
• Process data and various inputs to meet data requirement ensuring downstream usability for operations, sustainability reporting, and asset management.
• Collaborate with BIM Specialist to ensure consistency across Revit, Civil 3D, Forma (ACC), and connected platforms.

Digital Twin & Asset Information Management:

• Contribute to development and implementation of digital twin strategies, ensuring alignment with operational readiness, live event demands, and long-term asset stewardship.
• Define and author data based on reality capture (LiDAR) and contribute to defining strategies for sharing with external partners, stakeholders and vendors.
• Support early insights by linking BIM data with operational systems and metrics from multiple functional teams.

Event-Driven Project Delivery:

• Rapidly adapt AEC data to reveal opportunities for accelerated timelines, evolving priorities, and live-event constraints.
• Support BIM Specialist to Coordinate with internal stakeholders, consultants, and vendors to align deliverables with real-world readiness, not just design milestones.
• Apply agile project management principles to digital deliverables, ensuring responsiveness and accountability.

Autodesk Tools & Technology Integration:

• Integrate the use and advancement of Forma Data Management (Docs), Forma Build, Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, and Datum within the organization.
• Evaluate and deploy complementary technologies for model validation, clash detection, visualization, and handover.
• Lead initiatives in automation and data federation to minimize manual rework and maximize efficiency.

Stakeholder Communication & Support:  

• Assist BIM Specialist to translate technical information into clear, outcome-focused language by ensuring data strategy achieves the desired outcome. 
• Build trust with diverse stakeholders through proactive engagement, timely delivery, and transparent problem-solving. 
• Develop a CDE UX suited for Non-AEC types.  

Background & Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Temporary Infrastructure, or Entertainment Design (Master’s preferred). 
• 5+ years of experience in AEC Data management or digital delivery roles, with at least 2 years in an owner or client-facing capacity. 
• Demonstrated experience with Autodesk ecosystem (Forma (ACC), Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, Tandem) and related digital delivery tools. 
• Proven track record in asset information management and/or digital twin deployment. 

Expectations:

• Familiarity with agile project management frameworks in digital delivery. 
• Experience embedding sustainability metrics into BIM and digital twin workflows, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory frameworks. 
• Experience providing actionable insights on energy performance, carbon impact, and lifecycle optimization using model-based data. 
• Exposure to IoT integration, smart building technologies, or live event operations.
• Proficiency in Dynamo, Python, or other automation/scripting tools. 
• Proficiency integrating SharePoint data and developing workflows for data exchange. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• The position is in Los Angeles with in-person attendance required.
• Occasional Travel (up to 15%) - Site or Venue visits may be required to assess needs of Design, Construction Management or Deployment teams. This role with transition to venue support at time of Games.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000.00 - $110,000.00. 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 of religion, 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 experience a candidate can add to our team.