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FREEMAN Project Manager in Saint Paul, Minnesota
The Project Manager works ONSITE daily.
Position Overview:
Project management scope involves all aspects of architectural design, engineering, fabrication, and installation. This individual is responsible for ensuring the successful completion of various projects in terms of quality, accuracy, timeliness, and budget adherence.
Responsibilities:
Interact and communicate effectively with customers through various forms of communication regarding the details of their events and exhibit requirements
Interact, communicate, and work effectively with various internal departments, from operations to sales to accomplish goals
Interact and communicate effectively with vendors through various forms of communication regarding the details of events and exhibit requirements and to accomplish goals
Collaborate closely with the internal sales team such as Account Executives and Account Management Team
Author various types of project management paperwork to complete projects such as estimates, labor projections, show services estimations, shop labor schedules, research 3rd party vendors, show site I&D packets etc.
Follow each job through proposal, design, contract, production, graphics, service requirements, transportation and invoicing and updating all departments involved with the projects of updates/status
Manage vendor payment including submitting invoices for payment
Manage inventory for assigned clients
Manage cost to revenue ratios to achieve financial goals
Input data into company databases for the purpose of tracking all job detail for proposed and sold jobs
Communicate schedule conflicts with appropriate parties effectively and timely
Research and provide detailed information on 3rd party vendors
Possess and maintain knowledge of the market for new materials, suppliers and techniques
Interact effectively with show site Installation and dismantle labor teams
Possess and maintain working knowledge of various building materials such as wood, plastics, fabric, electrical, metal, Octanorm, and lighting
Create shipping manifest inbound documents for assigned projects
Schedule and lead various production-related meetings
Travel to show site for supervision of assets and customer onsite
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or similar equivalent experience
Some experience in custom fabrication from idea inception to completion and implementation desired
Experience in the tradeshow and exhibit industry a plus
Comprehensive knowledge of planning systems, scheduling techniques, process management, workflow and team coordination/negotiation/conflict management.
Proficient in project pricing, purchasing and vendor negotiations
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work with diverse personalities in sales, design, engineering, production, distribution and construction while managing costs, time requirements, and customer expectations
Ability to read blueprints and a working knowledge of architectural millwork
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects with varying deadlines
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with clients, vendors and colleagues
Highly skilled in critical thinking and problem solving
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Willingness/Capability to travel for site installations required (approx. 10% of time)
Preferred Skills:
PMP certification or similar coursework preferred
Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a team player
Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment
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.