LACC CONSTRUCTION LIAISON / CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER

POSITION : Construction Liaison / Capital Project Manager

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Assistant General Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Base Salary Range: $110,000 to $120,000 Annually

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Two powerhouse companies (Legends & ASM Global) have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends Global brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences. The world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters. Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

Los Angeles Convention Center located in the heart of vibrant downtown LA, the Los Angeles Convention Center is a leading venue for conventions, trade shows, and exhibitions. The center is committed to delivering excellent service and exceeding expectations for clients and guests at every event.

SUMMARY

The Construction Liaison / Capital Projects Project Manager acts as the primary connection between the construction partners and the Los Angeles Convention Center’s internal Operations and management teams.

This role is responsible for interpreting construction plans, sequencing, and schedules; evaluating feasibility with internal stakeholders; and provides clear, timely updates on project impacts. The role also oversees capital project documentation, supports procurement activities, and ensures compliance with all required standards. It centralizes the technical, coordination, and administrative workload associated with construction and improvement projects so Operations can stay focused on core responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is adept at managing multiple priorities, works effectively both independently and within a team, is confident leading and negotiating contracts, and has a strong understanding of local codes, ordinances, safety requirements, state regulations, sustainability practices, and Corporate Responsibility supply management standard.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend construction walks, coordination meetings, and drawing reviews to understand plans, phasing, and schedule changes. Monitor jobsite execution to ensure commitments match field conditions.
• Break down technical information into clear, practical explanations for LACC Sr. Leadership, Operations, and other stakeholders. Confirm feasibility before commitments are sent back to the construction partner (GC). Identify conflicts based on event calendars, operational needs, and venue constraints.
• Centralize construction-related information flow, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness. Provide proactive updates, alerts, and impact assessments to Operations, Events, Security, and leadership.
• Lead Capital Improvement Projects. Maintain project documents, drawings, phasing diagrams, asset records, timelines, and as-builts. Assist with procurement logic, vendor evaluations, and RFP processes. Track budgets, schedules, and reporting requirements.
• Serves as the primary day to day contact for projects, coordinates capital and asset improvement related activates e.g., repairs, supplies, assets, renovations, inspections, contractors, and contractor meetings, permitting activities, projects close-out, calendars, and mandated reports, for the purpose of ensuring that all phases of projects are completed within specifications and with minimal interruption to in-house events.
• Regularly walk the facility to validate construction progress, capital improvement projects, identify risks, and ensure operational safety and compliance.
• Complete special projects & other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have the ability to read, write, and understand English in a working environment.
• Understanding of construction industry processes and procedures with firsthand experience in procurement, logistics or project management
• Excellent time management skills. Outstanding communication skills. Needs to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and partners. Strong teamwork and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, work under pressure with challenging deadlines while delivering high quality results.
• Must have good computer skills; strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel; Word; PowerPoint; Projects; Visio); and ability to learn all required business systems.
• Must be able to process information in the form of computing financial data, compiling information for financial reports and verifying data from invoices.
• Must be able to use good judgment and common sense, to make logical, cost effective and sometimes critical decisions while working under high pressure situations and within strict deadlines relating to procurement and inventory functions.
• Must be able to maintain integrity and confidentiality while working with purchasing information and other pertinent sensitive information.
• Ensure all local municipality codes, ordinances, Legends Global policies, procedures, risk management, safety precautions, state regulations, and emergency procedures are followed.
• Must be able to draft, manage, distribute, respond to, or analyze RFIs, RFPs, RFQs or supplier terms & conditions as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Required variable work schedules such as late hours, early mornings, extended hours, holidays, and weekends.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A minimum education of a High School Diploma or equivalent with certificates in related fields: in business administration or construction engineering.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of managing the design and construction of capital improvement projects.           

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in related fields: in business administration or construction engineering.
• Industry certifications: Contractor License is preferred.
• Previous management experience in a convention center highly preferred.
• Experience in similar construction project, a plus.
• Knowledge of Momentus and Microsoft Office or similar software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The Team Member must frequently use a keyboard/computer/tablet screen for extended periods of time. The Team Member is occasionally required to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is exposed to large public/private gatherings indoors/outdoors. Team Member will be exposed to outside weather conditions. Team Member may work in confined spaces. Team Member use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required in certain situations.

Team Member must comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations and published Company work rules as well as written instructions. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate in office settings and moderate to high during events and around loud machinery.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is an onsite position that requires in-person collaboration with multiple stakeholders and departments.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All Team Members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Legends Global reserves the right to change or modify the Team Member’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Legends Global may require a Team Member to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

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