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Position Overview:

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.

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

• 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. (Includes 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.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or similar equivalent experience

• A minimum of 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 communication skills.

• The ability to work with diverse personalities in sales, design, engineering, production, distribution and construction while managing costs, time requirements and customer expectations.

• The ability to clearly and effectively communicate with clients.

• The ability to read blueprints and a working knowledge of architectural millwork.

• Microsoft Office proficiency

• Willingness/Capability to travel for site installations.

• Experience in estimating construction build items and site services including labor, lighting, rigging, electrical

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Office

• Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a team player

• Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Energetic with a positive attitude

• Extremely organized; a natural multitasker

• Excellent time and money manager

• Effective leader, motivator, and collaborator

• Innovates around unique challenges

• Thrives under pressure

• Thorough and detail-oriented

• Self-motivated

• Goes the extra mile

• Constantly seeks self-improvement

Company Overview:

Sparks is a live + digital brand experience agency. We specialize in creating connection–-real human connection–-onsite, online or anywhere. Through a mix of sound strategy, breakthrough creative and flawless execution, we create memorable trade show exhibits, live and virtual events, brand activations, retail stores, corporate environments and other immersive experiences that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust--and we do it all over the world.

We operate an open and inclusive culture where all recognize, respect, appreciate and encourage individuality regardless of race, gender, age, religion, culture, ideology, economic status, disability or sexual orientation. We believe that everyone at all levels of our organization is accountable for building this culture and we are challenging ourselves daily to seek and build diversity and equality in any way that we can–and we welcome your ideas to do so.

Think you’ve got what it takes to hang with us?

We’ve built our reputation on creating awesome experiences for our clients, but equally important is the experience we create for our people. Yes, we work hard. But we also make it a point to have fun. And we find our people work that much harder when work doesn’t feel so much like, well, work. If you share our mindset, we should chat.

We’ve always got our eyes peeled for smart, hungry people who think that what we do isn’t so much a job as it is a way of life. And while any company can supply stuff like benefits (and, of course we do too!) our greatest benefit comes from the amazing people you’ll interact with daily, who will challenge and push you to think harder, be more creative and love what you do.

Sparks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.