Tradeshow Project Manager

Overview

Well known Agency based in Tustin, California is need of Tradeshow Project Manager! Please note – this is a 6-month assignment with the ability to extend. This is onsite with 40% of time travel. You must have Construction Project Management experience and a background in tradeshows to be considered.

 

Budget Review:

• Complete understanding of estimated labor hours including OT requirements, material requirements and associated cost, sub-contract requirements and lead times, mark-ups and estimated margins.

Drawing Review:

• Provides information and details for engineering, graphics and design. Includes construction details / dimensions, verification of properties in storage, etc.
• Reviews set-up prints and graphics for accuracy.

General Coordination:

• Coordinates information and interacts with all departments including AEs / AMs (sales), design, estimating, shop, graphics, traffic manager and warehouse
• Schedules turnover meetings with warehouse / shop for every P and S work order job. Participates in other turnover meetings called by the AE (ex. shop-turn over meeting for P work orders).
• Has detailed knowledge of job progress in each department (P and S work orders).
• Works with shop / warehouse to ensure that all work is completed during time frames listed on the P and S work orders
• Responsible for maintaining budgets based on estimated prices provided on all sales agreements.

Pre-Show Planning:

• Creates and updates show services installation schedules for budgetary and estimating purposes.
• Helps AMs estimate for labor calls and show services. Identifies and coordinates on-site field dimensions and material and or equipment.
• Orders services from vendors, as needed o Initiates walk-throughs with warehouse leads to ensure that all items listed on the WO are accounted for prior to shipping (for P and S work orders).

On-Site Supervision

When required, supervises installation and dismantle for trade shows and special events. Includes pre-event planning and preparation, managing outside labor crews, verifying labor tickets, coordination of service contractors, and organizing exhibit properties including client owned product, literature and equipment.

 

Documentation:

Monitors project deviations

 

Skill Set Requirements:

• Knowledge of millwork construction and techniques
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to read blueprints (drafting / CAD skills beneficial)
• Management Experience
• Negotiating Skills
• Computer Skills: Excel, Word Processing
• Construction PM
• Tradeshow Experience