Technical Production Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Gulfshore Playhouse is seeking a Technical Production Manager

Status: Full-time, year-round position, Overtime Exempt

Start Date: ASAP

The Technical Production Manager is part of a PM team that includes Director of Production and
Assistant Production Manager. The TPM is also a part of the TD and scene shop team. The
Technical Production Manager, with the DOP will oversee all aspects and needs of the
production shops, artistic teams, and design teams. The TPM will guide selected shows from
inception to completion through the design process, construction, tech and opening. They will
assist in overseeing the day to day operations of the production team and ensure that the artistic vision of the artistic and design team is being met and fulfilled. The TPM, with a strong
Technical Direction background, will assist the TD and ATD in planning and budgeting and
drafting for assigned shows. The TPM will create schedules in collaboration with each
department, help supervise the training of seasonal staff, and maintain a safe and healthy
working environment in the production shop. The TPM, in concert with the TD works in
collaboration with other production staff, designers and guest artists to ensure the safe and
successful engineering, construction, installation and removal of scenery, rigging, automation,
and other technical elements.

The ideal individual will have a strong drive to provide high-quality work, the ability to exercise
good judgment in a variety of situations, strong written and verbal communication,
organizational skills, and the ability to work as part of the team. Gulfshore Playhouse values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. Employee will be expected to work extended hours on occasion when necessary to meet goals.

Qualifications
- Experience in an equivalent position with a professional theatre.
- Experience as Technical Director in professional theatre
- Demonstrable understanding of the production process from both a creative and
technical viewpoint and ability to negotiate a clear path to success for any given
production. Ability to read and evaluate designer plans and technical drawings.
- Experience creating and overseeing budgets including estimating labor requirements.
- Proficiency in drafting with either AutoCAD or Vectorworks and the ability to clearly lay
out drawings for others to read and understand.
- Proficiency in rigging, automation, and advanced theatrical techniques and the
willingness to seek advice and help from others as needed to fill in gaps in knowledge.
- Experience leading crews, delegating tasks, and ensuring that everyone is working
together toward a common goal.
- Ability to work independently, exercising judgment and discretion, while demonstrating
initiative in the performance of all job duties.
- Demonstrable creative judgment, excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work
effectively while managing multiple deadlines and priorities, and an aptitude and
eagerness to learn new skills and processes necessary to manage varying projects.
- Working knowledge of and willingness to promote current health and safety practices in
the theater industry.
- Proficient in using computers and knowledge of basic computer programs used for email,
word processing, spreadsheets, and computer aided drafting, etc.
- Ability to remain centered and respectful during sensitive situations, guiding teams to
consensus in a holistic manner.
- With advanced notice, ability to work a flexible schedule including morning, evening,
weekend hours.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
- Ability to climb, ladders, mobile lifts, catwalks and work at heights

Salary range: $70,000 DOE
Benefits: Gulfshore Playhouse offers benefits that increase along with tenure, including health,
dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan and paid vacation and sick leave.
Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we
strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.

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