Senior Project Manager (Trade Shows & Events)
Osborne Recruitment is delighted to partner with our client to bring on a Senior Project Manager in the Trade Shows & Events space to join their Inglewood office. The Senior Project Manager will effectively manage budgets, timelines, vendors, and logistics for successful execution of multiple high-volume large-scale projects with limited supervision. The ideal candidate comes with a construction-based background.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize internal systems to properly document and communicate end to end project details
- Communicate and work effectively with operational teams on all project deliverables remaining on schedule and within budget
- Proactively identify and address issues and troubleshoot to successful conclusion
- Responsible to support and provide accurate estimates addressing changes and additions to project scope
- Communicate with sales and design department to ensure that project in production meets conceptual vision and client expectations
- Establish and maintain workback schedules and communicate changes to appropriate team members
- Create and maintain implementation plans and communicate with teams to ensure alignment
- Source materials and hardware, work with approved vendors on project deliverables and request purchase orders to account for all project costs and variances
- Coordinate sub-contractor and supplier services including installation and dismantling and oversee all labor-based requirements
- Manage assets stored by clients and utilize appropriate technology for tracking
- Complete & accurately reconcile all core operational elements in all projects in a timely manner
- Apply Audio Visual production knowledge and an unwavering desire to have a hand in making a successful production come together
- Initiate and lead post event meetings with the emphasis on improvements in process and procedures that can be applied to future projects
- Mentor and help develop career path for junior team members
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and 5-10 years’ experience as a Project Manager in the exhibit industry or similar experience successfully executing projects and programs
- 5-10 years’ experience in trade shows, building operation, large retail or construction staging environments
- PMP designations are an asset
- Possess an aptitude for structural mechanics with the ability to read and interpret CAD and blueprint drawings
- Must be passionate about customers and thrive in an entrepreneurial and independent environment
- Embody flexibility, open-mindedness and receptiveness and actively recommend creative solutions
- Must be able to develop excellent rapport with existing and prospective clients
- Exhibit the ability to multi-task and operate under severe time constraints and immovable deadlines
- Exhibit familiarity with show rules and regulations related to exhibit designs and assist with staging and check in
- Demonstrate knowledge of production materials and the extent to which these may be utilized in production
- Develop packing content lists and shipping manifests in partnership with the logistics department
- Experience with leading and managing up to 25 team members
- Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours when/as required.
- Ability to travel locally and within the United States when required
Benefits & Compensation:
- $80,000 – $120,000 annual salary
- Mileage, accommodation and expenses covered for business purposes
- Medical and dental insurance
- Paid leave
- Diverse work experiences and internal development opportunities
If you are interested in learning more about the Senior Project Manager position, please apply through the link provided to the attention of Jasmine Sahansra at jasmine.sahansra@osbornerecruitment.ca or reach out directly at 647.268.7384.
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