Project Manager, Exhibits, Houston

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to organize and oversee trade show exhibit fabrication.  The Project Manager is responsible for efficiently managing the production process with a strong focus on planning, scheduling, quality control, and timely project delivery.   Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills are required in this role.  

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department leaders to formulate objectives and understand project requirements
• Estimate costs and prepare budgets
• Manage the workload
• Recommend fabrication and production techniques based on design objectives and budget
• Determine products, materials and quantities needed for projects
• Source materials and manage vendor relationships
• Ensure all necessary CAD drawings are correct, complete and properly distributed to the correct departments
• Manage costs to ensure budget goals met
• Monitor, coordinate and communicate all project specifications and ongoing progress to team members

Requirements

• Exhibit industry experience  – specifically in a Project Management role
• A proven history of success in a custom fabrication environment
• Hands-on technical skill-set encompassing fabrication
• Strong knowledge of and experience with exhibit materials and exhibit fabrication
• Ability to meet project deadlines in a fast paced fabrication environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to create and understand reports in order to assist in making scheduling decisions