Project Manager - Exhibits and Trade Show

ACCESS TCA INC•Orlando, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager works in partnership with the Client Manager, Design, Event Services Teams, and external production vendors, acting as a hub for workflow and communication to produce assigned projects. The Project Manager is responsible for successfully completing the assigned projects' production phase. Success in this role requires exceeding client expectations, completing projects on time, and staying within budget.

Requirements

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the exhibit or trade show industries
Minimum of (5) years as a Project Manager or Operational Management experience
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to interpret CAD (Computer-Aided-Design) technical drawings

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in a related field is strongly preferred
Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours as required
Ability and willingness to travel if needed

Responsibilities

Provide a single point of contact for account teams, on-site supervisors with production-related questions on specific projects
Review client schedules and forecasts with internal teams, ensuring understanding of upcoming work and critical projects.
Work with design, client, and production (internal and external) to anticipate workload and align internal resources to provide efficient project deliverables
Drive the project production launch process to ensure timely and effective project launches.
Lead the production launch meetings providing each department received the information needed to execute their portion of the project
Work with CAD Detailing, approving all construction drawings before actual production
Participate in pre-show planning with client services, event services, and field supervisors on larger projects to establish installation schedules and as a resource for essential information related to the exhibit components and construction
Manage client previews as required and participate in design launch meetings.
Interact with clients/key prospects as needed, including participating in weekly client calls, client planning calls, etc.
Oversee quality control process, administering quality assurance review procedures for all deliverables
Steward post-show client inspection/damage report process by working with the Manager, Post-Production, to ensure that inspections are done within ten business days of receipt of the exhibit after the last show and by providing the client service team with final damage report pricing within ten business days
Establish material counts (in conjunction with the estimator and the shop supervisor) for production projects
Work closely with the estimating and account services teams to proactively identify and implement potential cost efficiencies
Accurately, effectively, and efficiently manage the production and scheduling of any sized project with limited supervision