Scenic Shop Manager

Scenic Shop Manager

Reports to: Senior Technical Director

JOB DESCRIPTIONS/DUTIES

Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Oversees the day-to-day operation of HCT scenic shop, ensuring that pieces are built to design specifications, on-time and on budget.
• Collaborates with the Technical Directors to estimate and track building material costs and shop labor hours for each production.
• Reports directly to the Senior Technical Director in matters of equipment, scheduling, staffing requirements, pre-production, set-up, run, strike/restore and maintenance.
• Responsible for creating and managing build timelines in accordance with production schedules, scenic shop teams, assignments, and shop space requirements.   
• Collaborates with the Technical Directors, Production Department Heads, Designers and Directors to address notes from technical rehearsals and performances in order to maintain the artistic integrity of the productions. 
• Ensures that all shop tools and hand tools and theatrical equipment, including rigging hardware and soft goods are functional and properly maintained for the duration of each production. 
• Create and maintain an efficient shop timeline to ensure pieces are built and delivered to individual production schedules. 
• Assist in coordination and supervision of the install of all scenic elements.
• Prepares and ensures that all Shop payroll paperwork is submitted in a timely manner.
• Assists the Shop staff in preparation and planning of scenic elements for load in, and installation. 
• Responsible for inspecting and maintaining all shop equipment and tools. 
• Responsible for ordering Shop Building materials.
• Assists other Departments with setup, strike and restore of show equipment including set, props, rigging, projections, lighting and sound. 
• Maintaining a safe working environment at all times by adhering to Hale Centre Theatre safety policies and procedures 
• Provide a safe & clean work environment onstage, backstage, shop and storage areas for staff and performers alike. 
• Create and maintain complete and accurate shop records including: equipment tracking and inventory, detail drawings, shop and equipment orders, etc. 
• Facilitate the transport of the company assets between locations.
• Ensure all pertinent Hale Centre Theatre policies and agreements are understood and implemented. 
• Any other projects as assigned by the Senior Technical Director or Production Manager. 

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• A diploma or certificate in theatre production, technical design, or a related field from a recognized institution, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in Theatrical Stage Carpentry is required along with knowledge of current theatrical technology and professional work standards. 
• Prior knowledge of Rigging, Lighting, Sound and projection equipment and safety standards. 
• An ability to work well in a team atmosphere and possess strong leadership skills. 
• Be comfortable working independently. 
• Possess strong desire to hone existing skills and a willingness to learn new ones. 
• Be highly resourceful and possess efficient problem solving and time management skills. 
• Demonstrate strong writing, mathematical, analytical and communication skills. 
• Ability to read technical drawings. 
• Ability to efficiently manage budgets.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in carpentry for professional theatre. 
• Valid driver’s license and comfortable driving cargo van, box truck, truck and trailer. 
• Experience supervising a crew and projects
• Comfortable working at heights in excess of 75’.