Commercial Village Infrastructure Supervisor - FIFA World Cup 26™

Who We Are

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

Role Summary

Reporting directly to the Venue Infrastructure Manager, the Commercial Village Infrastructure Supervisor will be a key member of the FWC26 Infrastructure & Overlay Team with On Location and work in close collaboration across Delivery Functional Areas (FAs), focusing primarily on the Commercial Pavilion at the stadium. This role will have key interactions with the Primary Infrastructure Vendor and their subcontractors.

The Infrastructure and Overlay Team plays a key role in the planning and delivery of the following topics: Village Layout and Functionality, Overlay, Power Distribution & HVAC, Lighting, Audio, Video, Water & Sewage Containment, Catering Infrastructure, Health & Safety, Waste and Recycling Management, Overall Permitting Submissions & Engineering Document compilation, Load In [Bump In], Resets and Dismantling [Bump Out] Scheduling, Production Labor management, Heavy Equipment, and monitoring of all construction and maintenance for temporary event builds related to assigned venues.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Venue Infrastructure Manager at your assigned Village(s), serving as the primary liaison among all FIFA and OL FAs and vendors (e.g. Design, Infrastructure) for the Village design, build, implementation and dismantle.
• Provide general oversite and management of the Commercial FIFA Pavilion Production and Installation team(s) on site, working cohesively with multiple suppliers.
• Assisting Assist with the infrastructure technical requirements, maintain clear communication with the FIFA In Venue Team and OL Venue Management Team to ensure all delivery timelines, inclusive of monitoring schedules from stadiums for install and update plans, etc.
• Ensuring all requirements are delivered according to the FIFA-approved Village Designs while maintaining compliance with all local requirements and ordinances.
• Ensure overall production/technical elements are installed in accordance with the production plan for assigned Stadium Village, and populating all applicable reports [match day and non-match day] of village related activities.
• Identify temporary infrastructure related issues and liaise directly with OL Venue Infrastructure Manager, Venue Management Team, Functional Areas (FAs) and Stakeholders during the delivery process.
• Troubleshoot for “Plan B” due to onsite issues and finalize new solutions based on in field obstacles and site conditions. Troubleshoot and implement ‘Plan B’ solutions in response to on-site issues, finalizing adjustments based on field conditions while accurately assessing and communicating potential budget and timeline impacts.
• Provide oversight on Overlay suppliers' deliverables and act as escalation point for issue resolution along with the OL Venue Infrastructure Manager.
• Report to OL Venue Infrastructure Manager on village progress, tracking, and issue resolution against the minute-by-minute Production Schedule.
• Anticipate and address ADA compliance, fire egress requirements, and potential issues affecting Emergency Action Management plans to ensure all public-facing areas meet safety and accessibility standards.
• Apply strong technical understanding of temporary power systems, tent structures, flooring, audio/video, scenic fabrication, graphics, HVAC, and heavy equipment to guide planning, vendor coordination, and on-site execution.
  
  

Experience/Qualifications Needed

• Significant experience in operations and/or production management with an understanding of the technical complexity of a large-scale Temporary outdoor build at a stadium.
• Experience in planning and delivering infrastructure and Technical Services to large scale sporting events.
• Experience in supervising teams and staff with different backgrounds and skill sets.
• Experience in Site Coordination/Production Management for large scale sport events/concerts/tours or festivals.
• Knowledge of Union Labor and Policies
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The ability to remain in a standing position for extended periods, except where sitting is permitted by law or reasonable accommodation is required.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal proficiency
• Legally able to work with no assistance in sponsorship in the United States.
• This role will be paid as a weekly rate, based on 40 hours per week.