Project Manager - Touring N.A.

TAIT•Lititz, PA

1d•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager is the primary leader responsible for end-to-end delivery of advanced projects, with accountability for scope, budget, schedule, resources, and team performance. The role leads iterative planning and execution, allocates resources, manages costs and scope, monitors risks and dependencies, and drives structured problem-solving and course correction to deliver projects efficiently and meet organizational objectives. The Project Manager coordinates engineering, manufacturing, operations, and support disciplines; represents client needs and vision throughout bidding and project delivery; develops proposals, quotes, solutions, estimates, pricing, and payment schedules; and manages commercial obligations, project finances, forecasts, costs, and change orders. The role also communicates project status to clients and leadership, sustains client satisfaction, supports continuous improvement and lessons learned, and pursues ongoing professional growth. The role requires working in the office Monday through Friday, with travel to job sites up to 30%. Work may involve exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, odors, loud noises, and some physical hazards. Employees must follow safety precautions and use required personal protective equipment when visiting applicable areas.

Requirements

At least 5 years of project management or relevant industry experience in entertainment, live events, construction management, or another relevant field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Technical Theater, or a live-event-related field plus at least 2 years of experience in entertainment or project management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with project scheduling tools, such as MS Project or Asana.
Experience with budget management and analysis tools, such as Power BI or Tableau.
Experience with enterprise resource planning systems, such as Epicor or SAP.
Experience with customer relationship management systems, such as Zendesk or Salesforce.
Experience with content management systems, such as Box, SharePoint, or Google Drive.
Familiarity with manufacturing or fabrication processes and principles.
Ability to work in the office Monday through Friday and travel to job sites up to 30%.
Ability to perform regular computer work, including typing, using a mouse or keyboard, and viewing a screen for extended periods.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment in areas where it is required.

Responsibilities

Deliver advanced project scope, schedule, and budget successfully while maintaining TAIT quality.
Keep the client’s vision central throughout the project lifecycle and bidding phase, and sustain client satisfaction.
Communicate project status and progress internally and externally, including providing periodic status reports.
Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, operational, and support disciplines to ensure project success.
Monitor risks and delays, identify challenges, and drive structured problem-solving and course correction.
Actively manage project financials, costs, forecasts, cash flow, invoicing, payment schedules, and change orders.
Translate client needs into TAIT language and generate or collaborate on project proposals and quotes.
Drive creative and technical solutions, participate in cost estimates, determine contingencies, and establish pricing and payment schedules.
Understand and manage project commercial terms, contractual and legal relationships, and the respective duties of TAIT and the client.
Advocate for clients within TAIT, maintain client relationships, and protect TAIT’s interests where necessary.
Develop the as-sold budget at project outset and maintain ongoing forecasts to identify deviations, risks, and opportunities.
Serve as the accountable project contact for senior leadership and executive teams.
Maintain relationships with Project Performance and Operations groups, organize or attend check-in meetings, and ensure strategic discussions include appropriate participants.
Use relationships to resolve project challenges, conflicts, and disputes, including those between competing projects.
Attend global and regional organizational meetings and keep up to date with time clocking, expense reports, and other administrative tasks.
Drive project-process improvements, participate in departmental and organizational initiatives, and ensure appropriate lessons-learned discussions take place.
Build knowledge of TAIT’s history and capabilities, develop hard and soft skills, participate in learning opportunities, and seek projects that broaden market experience.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Health Savings Account with employer contributions for HDHP plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance with optional long-term disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness stipends.
Voluntary benefits, such as accident and critical illness coverage.
Paid vacation and 12 holidays.