Project Manager, Exhibits, Chicago (Southern Suburbs)

Our client creates increasingly innovative ways to improve engagement and interactive brand experiences. They maximize strategic, creative and technical capabilities provide a wide range effective brand marketing solutions that drive bottom line results for the end user.

They are currently seeking a Project Manager in their Chicago Division. Expectations include controlling the projects flow and to making critical decisions ensuring the successful completion of projects while subscribing to the company’s vision and ensuring complete client satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead projects from design handoff to delivery
• Assist in project kick of meetings in conjunction
• Review all timelines and project plans; communicate action items to all stakeholders and monitor adherence to deadlines
• Take responsibility that client deliverables & deadlines are met
• Negotiate & coordinate with third party resources for fabrication related items
• Create and maintain project files
• Manage resources; identify, negotiate and book external resources as needed
• Overall management of information to internal production departments as needed through kick-off and status meetings
• Project invoicing
• Create client fabrication budgets for programs as assigned
• Work with Account Managers on new builds, large activations or specialty project budget
• Review internal budgets for new clients/ RFPs (new builds)
• Create, maintain, reconcile & project budgets
• Provide timely & accurate financial information to finance team
• Provide finish callouts as required
• Manage construction set up drawing process and labeling for et up packages
• Partner with the shop lead to ensure all client needs are met

REQUIREMENTS

• Project management experience in the exhibit/events industry
• Construction background with knowledge of construction drawings, materials and supplies, field measurements and estimating skills
• Strong Mathematical skills
• Demonstrated Project Management competencies: client focus, developing others, accountability for results, attention to detail, flexibility and team effectiveness
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Outstanding organizational ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills