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 :

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 :

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS :