Project Manager Show Site

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- Freeman
- Country (1) - Location (3) - Function (3) - Job Type (1)

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

The Project Manager – Show Site applies industry knowledge to communicate and harmonize Freeman client's production requirements; improving efficiencies, controlling costs and providing a seamless flow of information. Works with sales following client contract, during, and after the event to ensure successful delivery of all production requirements.

This position will support our Audio Visual and Event Technology team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of any of the following locations:

• Las Vegas, NV
• Participates in site surveys as needed to ensure proper planning of events
• Making initial contacts and arrangements with facilities regarding the upcoming event
• Collaboration with the Project Design Team to communicate customer expectations such / defines expectations of requirements to optimize design and engineering plans for each event to the expectations and budget
• Creating and managing event pre-production workflow and communication through project management application (i.e. Workfront)
• Collaboration with the Event Tech Logistics and Warehouse team on timelines and schedules.
• Collaborate with the Digital Services Lead and Streaming Lead (if needed) team to ensure a transparent, collaborative, and supportive integration with virtual offerings.
• Collaborating with National Labor for the appropriate staffing of the event
• Creates/reviews Vectorworks designs within Company standards to ensure proper execution of the event
• Maintains a clear understanding of union jurisdictions and how they are to be applied
• Onsite supervisions of operational functions to ensure they are performed in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Daily meetings with on-site staff documenting changes & updates as required
• Communicates client objectives and operational plans to show-site staff
• Ensures pre-production meetings are scheduled and assists with facilitation
• Assists in the scheduling and coordination of trucking arrangements
• Develops production schedules, and facility arrangements for events as required
• Schedules and conducts event debrief meetings
• Conducts post show meetings with the Customer Solutions Manager to review all purchase orders, labor costs and equipment usage to ensure proper billing to the customer
• Reviews purchase orders and approves all associated invoices
• Compiles and produces post show reports
• Manage higher budget and technically challenging Show Services projects
• Provide a high level of communication, organization, and technical expertise to projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 3-5 years operations / project management in Audio/Visual or Staging
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• Must have a strong knowledge of the convention, tradeshow and hotel industry / minimum 5-7 years in operations / project management
• Must be able to apply local venue requiements to event planning.
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to efficiently communicate and collaborate with supporting team members, customers, Growth leads, and Project Designers
• Leadership minded with an emphasis on ownership and personal accountability
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills and strategic thinking with the ability to flourish in a matrix organization.
• Project management experience with ability to manage project team activities
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations successfully and timely
• Understanding of business…