Title: Tech Project Lead (In-training)
Focus Areas: Tech Projects (Pre-wires, Installs, Infills, and Renovations)
Direct Leader: Director of Game Technology
Job Description:
The Game Technology department is responsible for in-game technology, game launch quality, high-level support troubleshooting, and game component technical production. The Tech Project Lead (In-training)has the integral responsibility in Delivering Epic Experiences within Game Technology through Project Leadership. This position on the team is an “in-training” role and will be expected to experience an expedited on-the-job training experience before being elevated out of “in-training” status.
Compensation: $16-$18 an hour starting based on experience
Hours & Schedule:
- Expected Weekly Hours: 42 - 48, plus more when traveling
- Travel Expectations: Very Often (>80% of workdays in a year)
- Expected Schedule:
- Office: Monday - Friday (day shift
- Installation: Monday - Friday plus weekends (depends on installation schedule, weekend work often includes accompanying rest/off days during the upcoming workweek
- Emergency Travel: As needed, could include nights & weekends with extended hours
- Oncall: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
Projects - Pre-wires / Installations / Infills / Renovations
- Be the point person for all assigned Tech Project
- Create the initial wire plan during the prewire for new stores while keeping in line with TEG standarda
- Wire Paths, J-hook Placements, etc
- Review plansets and perform onsite callouts for electrical plan issues
- Assist the Director of Game Technology with the selection of the project team
- Lead other assigned members of the tech team and contracted vendors on assigned projects
- Book travel and order materials for assigned projects
- Ensure travel packouts are restocked upon returning from a trip
- Organize and sort returning Tech Project items
- Provide detailed kickoff documentation for assigned Projects
- Travel Plan, Wiring Sheet, Camera / Speaker Layouts, Etc
- Generate daily work-flow / assignments for onsit
- Set daily schedule for all technicians on-site
- Host and take notes during a project debrief meeting
- Maintain and coordinate the execution of the list of necessary post-project action items generated from the aforementioned debrief meeting
- Communicate tech daily progress, concerns, and needs to site-pm and the Director of Game Technology
- Perform component builds on occasion to stay fresh on the process
- Train / coach / develop Team Members on project policies, workflow, and skills
Job Requirements:
- A strong understanding of TEG Controls Programs
- A love for escape rooms and interactive media
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Contagiously positive, can-do attitude
- Loves to “win”
- Strong communication skills - written, on the phone, in-person
- Experience leading others in an informal structure
- Project management experience
- Proficient at spreadsheets & document creation
- General business acumen
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds individually
- Able to stand, walk, climb ladders, and navigate tight spaces for extended periods of time
- Understanding of production and fabrication processes including CNC, Carpentry, Scenic, Paint, and Controls Technology
- Understanding of architectural floor plans and general construction processes