Charcoalblue is a specialist consulting and construction firm focused on the design of theatres, performance venues, and cultural spaces. Since 2004, the company has combined venue design, acoustics, and audience-experience expertise to shape places where stories are performed and shared. Its portfolio includes heritage and landmark projects in international settings, including the Schwarzman Centre for Humanities. With operations in the UK and Australia, Charcoalblue brings together multidisciplinary teams for complex cultural and built-environment projects.
Senior Theatre Consultant Team Leader - New York City Hybrid
Lead theatre consulting projects for Charcoalblue, guiding performing arts design and construction from planning through site delivery. Coordinate project teams, technical systems, documentation, testing, and client deadlines across North American work.
Description
- Lead Charcoalblue’s design and construction input on theatre consulting engagements
- Support and direct projects with principals and senior design consultants
- Join design meetings and coordinate with architects, clients, and Charcoalblue’s internal design team
- Coordinate theatre, technical systems, and acoustics designers alongside other internal contributors
- Review architectural and engineering drawings with project architects and provide feedback
- Create design presentations, reports, and drawing packages
- Manage delivery of assigned systems against client deadlines
- Oversee Charcoalblue resources, client resources, and appointed contractors
- Visit construction sites, operating venues, and other project locations
- Monitor construction progress, complete measurements and checks, and lead or support witness testing and punch-list activities
- Maintain quality, responsiveness, output, and team motivation across internal and external design and construction groups
- Contribute across multiple project teams while balancing deadlines and deliverables
- Work collaboratively with designers and Team Leaders while providing mentorship and support
- Travel to projects across North America and occasionally to international locations
- Report to a Director or Associate Director responsible for assignments and workload
Requirements
- At least two years of theatre consulting or related industry experience spanning multiple system and venue types and scales
- Project management experience in production, installation, construction, or a related field
- Experience working in a professional environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and either Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam
- Experience developing reports and presentations in Microsoft Office
- Ability to arrange text, photographs, and drawings into clear layouts
- Experience reading, interpreting, or producing architectural and technical drawings and specifications
- Strong listening skills and a proactive approach to solving project issues
- Excellent visual assessment and communication skills, including expressing three-dimensional concepts through two-dimensional media
- Working knowledge of performance-venue technical systems such as lighting, rigging, or audiovisual systems
- Awareness of backstage architectural planning, environmental considerations, and acoustical design parameters
- Knowledge of contractual matters, AIA project stages, and their associated work outputs
- Experience using Adobe InDesign
- Experience with CAD in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional workflows
- Experience with Autodesk Revit and BIM documentation
- Confidence presenting and discussing ideas in large meetings
- Ability to write emails, reports, and budgets confidently and participate in meetings and site visits
- Knowledge of applicable building codes and safe working practices
- Ability to understand factors involved in successful venue operation
- US-based and located in New York City
- Ability to travel to North American projects and occasionally internationally
Benefits
- Unlimited time off may be requested through the Take-What-You-Need leave policy
- Paid studio closure provides additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Annual bonus plan based on company performance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions beginning after two years of service
- Company-sponsored healthcare coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending and dependent care plans
- Monthly allowance for live event tickets
- Contribution toward home-working internet and utility costs
- Company-provided laptop and required peripherals
- Regular check-ins, feedback, and ongoing support
- Continuing training and career development
- Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from home
- Opportunities for domestic and international travel