Project Manager

CenterPoint Marketing•Woodbury, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

CenterPoint creates outstanding exhibits, events, and branded environments that captivate customers and elevate our clients' brands. With over 40 years of experience, we blend innovative design, expert craftsmanship, flawless execution, and exceptional customer service to deliver remarkable solutions to our clients. Our full-service approach enables us to provide turn-key trade show, event, and branded environment solutions, partnering with our clients to achieve superior results. Company Values: People are our Center! At CenterPoint, our foundation is built on the values of individuals, quality, service, integrity, innovation, excellence, accountability, and teamwork. These principles define our identity and guide our actions, shaping a dynamic and inclusive workplace. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team! At CenterPoint, the Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing exhibit projects according to established schedules, deadlines, and budgets. This role coordinates internal production teams and third‑party vendors, secures required resources, and ensures projects are delivered according to plan. This person defines project objectives and oversees quality control throughout the production lifecycle to ensure each project meets specifications and company standards.

Requirements

At least three years of related experience in trade show fabrication.
Construction management experience required.
Proficient with CAD or related software.
Exhibit booth building experience
Estimating and budget experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee multiple exhibit projects to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely completion.
Manage projects from beginning to end.
Must have the ability to look at designs and concepts in a critical way in order to provide estimates for the production of these designs. These estimates include projected project costs and expected profit margins.
Provide feedback and solutions to the team that will ensure a safe and well-engineered structure while staying true to the design intent while also keeping in mind the ease and safety and setup of these structures during installation.
Ensure projects are aligned with established objectives, specifications, and company standards.
Work with our Department Managers to establish production schedules, define and delegate tasks, milestones and responsibilities to team members based on their skills, expertise, experience, and availability.
Work directly with our Purchasing Department to acquire materials and elements needed from our vendors, provide drawings and specifications as needed.
Foster a collaborative and integrative work environment within the project team.
Facilitate effective communication and coordination between various departments involved in projects to achieve project goals and deliverables.
Monitor and manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Perform risk assessments for each project, identifying potential challenges and opportunities and communicate identified risks to the team as well as management.
Serve as a primary point of contact during the production of assigned projects.
Address questions, concerns, and complaints throughout the project lifecycle.
Act as a liaison between the company, customers (same as above – not primary contact for customer), and vendors to ensure smooth collaboration and execution.
Supervise and represent CenterPoint during the setup and teardown of exhibits requiring occasional travel to trade shows and other venues.
Assist with other assigned tasks and responsibilities as needed to contribute to the success of the team and company.