Project Manager Rigging Services
About The Position
As part of The Freeman Company, Event & Exhibit Services designs and delivers unforgettable moments that create a bond between audiences and our clients. It’s just one reason why we’re the leader in live events. The Rigging Services Project Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of all overhead rigging, sign hanging, lighting, and associated electrical requirements for produced events. This position serves as the primary liaison between the exhibitors and Project Manager – Rigging Logistics or technical rigging show lead to ensure successful coordination of rigging requirements. This position will support our Audio Visual Production team. The position follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show-site based out of McCook, IL.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 4 years experience in labor coordination or exhibitor services preferred
- Proficient in MS Office suite
- Proficient with Google Sheets & Google Docs
- Proficient in Salesforce
- Ability to interpret floor plans
- Understanding of rigging safety procedures preferred
- Familiarity with local union jurisdictions and rules preferred
- Technical overhead rigging training required
- Valid drivers license required
Responsibilities
- Creates and maintains show files/show kits to ensure completion of required documentation
- Works with the clients to gather specifications and enter into the appropriate systems
- Creates estimates for clients
- Produces and processes on-site work tickets as required
- Completes work tickets and enters dismantle labor
- Ensures labor tickets are signed by exhibitors
- Dispatches labor and obtains detailed information about installation upon return
- Creates final billing reports for invoicing
- Creates hanging sign installation spreadsheet
- Creates hanging sign folders for Operations Manager
- Ensures hanging sign labor tickets are correctly entered for exhibitors
- Compiles hanging sign information that includes plots, assembly instructions and engineer stamps
- Create training material and training of Project Manager – Rigging Services position
- upsell Enterprise products to exhibitors
- Creates packaged pre-work to hand off to show site personnel
- Create and Test new processes and procedures
- Scheduling of Project Manager – Rigging Services position
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life, Accident and Disability
- Retirement with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
