Project Manager | Exhibits, Events | Woodridge, IL

PINNACLE•Irvine, CA

44d•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a Project Manager to work in our Woodridge, IL 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?” You're kind of like a mini-production manager, making sure the shop is executing the design intent and making the client shine. This is an in-facility position in Woodridge. Some nuts and bolts about the job: 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. Get to YES! 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 You'll be in constant contact with production (shop and warehouse) and account teams--keeping them updated and getting answers 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 We are an energetic and creative bunch and have high expectations for all of our employees. In addition to being fun to work with, we would like to hire someone with the following experience, skills, and attributes:

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

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
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