Sr Project Manager
Listed on 2026-02-10
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Design & Architecture
Creative Design / Digital Art
About Us
Sparks is a leading global brand experience agency, specializing in the design and execution of award-winning experiences that forge deep connections between brands and audiences. Recognized by Adweek as Experiential Agency of the Year, we bring a unique blend of strategic insight and execution excellence to every brand activation, corporate event, trade show exhibit, and immersive experience. Our commitment to creativity, innovation, and flawless execution drives us to craft impactful experiential marketing solutions that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust—all around the world.
About Us
Sparks is a leading global brand experience agency, specializing in the design and execution of award-winning experiences that forge deep connections between brands and audiences. Recognized by Adweek as Experiential Agency of the Year, we bring a unique blend of strategic insight and execution excellence to every brand activation, corporate event, trade show exhibit, and immersive experience.
Our commitment to creativity, innovation, and flawless execution drives us to craft impactful experiential marketing solutions that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust—all around the world.
Summary
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for driving all inputs for exhibit and event environments. Project scopes involve all aspects of architectural design, engineering, fabrication, and installation. The Senior Project Manager coordinates and oversees concept design, estimating, purchasing, drafting, fabrication, and installation for some of the company’s most diverse and challenging projects. This position supports the Operations team and is eligible to work an on site schedule based out of one of the following locations:
- St. Paul, MN
- Philadelphia, PA
- Fort Wayne, IN
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Interface with customers in person, electronically and via phone regarding the details of their events and exhibit requirements.
- Interface with various internal departments, everything from operations to sales and be able to communicate effectively to all, even if the delivery tool is different for both.
- Must be able to work with multiple internal departments to accomplish goals.
- Must be able to work with outside preferred vendors to accomplish goals.
- Act as part of an internal sales team that consists of an Account Executive and Account Manager.
- Author various types of project management paperwork to complete the job (including estimates, labor projections, show services estimations, shop labor schedules, research 3rd party vendors, show site I&D packets etc.).
- Following each job through proposal, design, contract, production, graphics, service requirements, transportation and invoicing, keeping all departments touching the project advised of updates/status.
- Vendor payment management including submitting invoices for payment.
- Manage cost to revenue ratios to achieve financial goals.
- Input of data into company databases for the purpose of tracking all job detail for proposed and sold jobs.
- Communicate schedule conflicts with appropriate parties.
- Research and provide detailed information on 3rd party vendors.
- Knowledge of the market for new materials, suppliers and techniques.
- Interface with show site Installation and Dismantle Labor teams.
- Receive and inspect exhibit assets for accuracy and damage.
- Inspect and prep properties prior to shipping.
- Working knowledge of various building materials such as wood, plastics, fabric, electrical, metal, Octanorm, and lighting.
- Creating show site information and I&D packets for teams in the field.
- Some travel required as position may require supervision of assets and customer onsite.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Min 5 years managing custom built exhibits and events from idea inception to completion and implementation.
- PMP certification or similar coursework preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of planning systems, scheduling techniques, process management, workflow and team coordination / negotiation / conflict management.
- Proficiency in project pricing, purchasing and vendor negotiations.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal…
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