Experiential Operations & Fabrication Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all operational planning, fabrication, and build processes for experiential projects from concept approval to teardown.
• Translate creative and experiential concepts into practical build solutions, ensuring feasibility, durability, and safety.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, build schedules, site plans, and operational timelines.
• Source, manage, and supervise fabrication vendors, artisans, builders, and technical partners to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Oversee on-site builds, installations, rehearsals, and dismantling of experiential assets and event structures.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, venue regulations, and operational best practices during builds and installations.
• Collaborate with Client Services teams to align execution with client expectations and approved scopes.
• Manage fabrication and operations budgets, including cost estimation, vendor negotiations, and expense control.
• Conduct quality control checks on all fabricated items and installations prior to and during activation.
• Troubleshoot operational and technical challenges on-site and implement quick, effective solutions.
• Maintain inventory of experiential assets, tools, and reusable materials.
• Prepare post-project operational reports, including build evaluations, challenges, and improvement recommendations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in experiential operations, event production, fabrication, or build management.
• Proven experience managing fabrication, staging, set builds, installations, and large-scale brand activations.
• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) or equivalent qualification in any related field.
• Strong understanding of materials, carpentry, metal works, branding applications, lighting, and structural builds.
• Experience managing vendors, artisans, fabricators, and on-site technical teams.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and scheduling skills.
• Solid knowledge of health, safety, and risk management practices for live events and builds.
• Ability to work under pressure, solve problems quickly, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Work Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Onsite)

Remuneration: NGN 500,000 Monthly