Project Manager | Events, Activations, Trade show

PINNACLE•Morgan Hill, CA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Project Manager in our Morgan Hill, CA facility. Our PMs manage multiple projects with a wide range of scope and deliverables. Projects include tradeshow, events, activations, permanent installations, all kinds of experiential work. They provide engineering solutions and help figure out ways to meet a challenge like, “How are we gonna build a windmill for this activation in seven days?”

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of work experience in project management, production management, or as a producer.
Extensive knowledge of exhibit or event industry.
Experience with woodworking and metal fabrication.
Engineering/technical mind that can provide solutions to wacky challenges.
Knowledge of standard fabrication tools and techniques and blueprints.
An extensive vendor network or the ability to build one and experience sourcing and managing vendors; experience as a vendor in wood, metal, fabrication helpful.
Strong written and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead and positively influence all project members towards client goals.
Experience managing budgets and change order process.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP, various collaboration and PM software and techniques.
Ability to multitask and problem solve at a high level.
Flexible schedule to accommodate project deadlines.
Able to travel for client presentation, site surveys, show site installation.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the current Autodesk suite of programs is ideal.
College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with project teams to provide value engineering solutions, specify material, hardware, electrical/lighting specifications and building techniques.
Move projects through their timeline, budget, and deliverables.
Create and maintain a flexible and evolving production schedule and overall project budget.
Maintain work orders through lifecycle of project for accuracy, intended expectation, execution and final quality assurance.
Create and maintain change orders, keep all documentation in order.
Facilitate and host meetings with project teams, act as information liaison between all team members.
Develop a robust external vendor network.
Manage external vendors; provide drawings, check quality, manage output and schedules.
Travel for on-site inspection and supervision as needed.