Senior Director, Pre-Construction Sales Engineer – Sports & Entertainment

Job Summary

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and execution-focused Senior Director, Pre-Construction Sales Engineer – Sports & Entertainment to lead the planning, design review, and deployment readiness of technology installations across Sports & Entertainment venues and other large-format facilities.

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the full pre-construction lifecycle — from evaluating design specifications and sourcing materials to coordinating vendors and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards. The Director will work cross-functionally with sales, operations, procurement, and external partners to support scalable, repeatable asset deployments.

The role reports directly to the EVP, Partnerships & Strategy and plays a critical role in ensuring physical deployments align with operational, financial, and performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review, evaluation, and approval of project designs to ensure technical feasibility, scalability, and compliance with site and company standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed pre-construction and installation roadmaps for sports venues and large-scale environments.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate pricing for hardware, software, and installation services to optimize cost efficiency and performance reliability.
• Coordinate with sales, operations, and procurement teams to align technology construction.
• Manage relationships with contractors, integrators, and technology vendors to ensure quality control, safety compliance, and contractual performance.
• Oversee on-site execution support, commissioning, and final acceptance testing to confirm operational readiness.
• Identify project risks related to schedule, cost, or installation quality and implement mitigation strategies.
• Track and report project performance metrics, timelines, and vendor performance to the EVP, Operations.
• Ensure installations meet company standards for long-term maintainability and operational scalability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project delivery timelines
• Installation quality and compliance
• Cost efficiency versus budget
• Vendor and contractor performance

Experience

• Proven experience in pre-construction engineering, project design, deployment management, or large-scale technology installations.
• Experience working within sports venues, entertainment facilities, digital infrastructure, or large-format technology deployments is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vendors and contractors across complex project environments.
• Strong background in cost analysis, sourcing, and contract negotiation for technical and construction-related services.
• Familiarity with end-to-end project lifecycle management, from design review through final acceptance.
• Ability to interpret technical data and communicate project status clearly to executive leadership.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program
• Flexible schedule

Willingness to Travel

• 25–50% (Preferred)

Work Location

• Hybrid remote (location flexible based on project needs)