Venue Infrastructure Manager, FIFA World Cup 2026 - ...

Venue Infrastructure Manager, FIFA World Cup 2026 - BostonReporting organisationally to the FIFA26 Inc., Director of Infrastructure & Technical Services (INF & TCS) in the FIFA26 Headquarters, the Venue Infrastructure Manager will be a key member of the FWC26 Infrastructure & Technical Services team and will work in close collaboration with the entire sub-division.Department: Technical & InfrastructureEmployment Type: Fixed Term - Full TimeLocation: BostonReporting To: Kaj HeyralOverviewThe INF & TCS sub-division plays a key role in planning and delivering the following topics: Venue Design, Overlay, Power & HVAC, Lighting, Audio, Video, Water & Sewage, Containment, Health & Safety, Cleaning & Waste, Permitting, Setup and Dismantling Scheduling, Labour management, Heavy machinery and monitoring of Stadium construction, renovations and temporary installations.The Position — ResponsibilitiesAct as the main representative and primary contact to the INF & TCS Sub-Division for the assigned Stadium, with emphasis on stakeholder management and effective communication.Serve as the primary contract for INF & TCS topics to the Stadium, INF & TCS Central Teams, FIFA Venue Operations Director, Venue Technology Manager, Venue Logistics Manager and other FIFA Functional Area Venue leads.On-site management of the INF & TCS team including Stadium staff and multiple service providers from FIFA and the Stadium.Deliver INF & TCS technical requirements and maintain clear communication with stadiums and INF & TCS Central Teams to meet FIFA delivery timelines; monitor construction/renovation schedules.Ensure all Facility Areas (FAs) requirements are delivered according to Venue Designs, Matrix of Requirements, Bill of Quantities and Setup/Dismantling schedules per supplier contracts.Manage and maintain Roles & Responsibility matrices during stadium setup and dismantling.Project manage the Technical Information flow for assigned Stadium; populate reports and dashboards on stadium activities.Identify temporary infrastructure issues and liaise with INF & TCS Central Teams, FIFA Venue Operations Director, FAs and Stakeholders during delivery.Validate, adjust, and finalize solutions based on site conditions.Coordinate with the Overlay delivery partner and other INF & TCS suppliers on-site to ensure scope delivery, timely handover of Overlay spaces with quality, and manage removal/reinstatement phases.Oversee Overlay contractors’ deliverables and act as escalation point for issue resolution with INF & TCS Central Teams.Report progress to INF & TCS Central Teams and Venue Operations Directors, including progress, issues, and resolution status.Your ProfileEducation & QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s Degree, preferably in Engineering, Architecture, Information Technology, or related domainsStrong understanding of the technical complexity of a stadium with additional FIFA World Cup requirementsWork ExperienceExperience in planning and delivering infrastructure and/or providing Technical Services for large-scale sporting eventsExperience in leading teams with diverse backgroundsExperience in Site Coordination/Production Management for promoter/touring events, large-scale sports events, concerts, tours, or festivalsLanguagesFluent in English (USA/CAN/MEX); Spanish (MEX); French (CAN)TechnologyMS Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Planning software and collaboration tools: , MS Planner, MS Outlook, MS Teams, MiroAutodesk applications: AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Autodesk Construction CloudAbout FWC2026The FIFA World Cup 26 will feature 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This new format presents opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and around the world. Now is your time to join the workforce planning and delivering this unique experience.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelJob functionInformation TechnologyReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at FIFA World Cup 2026 - Canada, Mexico and the United States by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17