Senior Entertainment Project Manager

* Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the lifecycle of a project * Translate client vision into actionable production plans * Participate in pre-sale strategy and solution development alongside the sales team * Lead client meetings, site visits, and show advances * Manage all phases of event production: pre-production, load-in, show execution, and load-out * Build and maintain detailed project timelines, budgets, and labor plans * Oversee multiple concurrent projects of varying scale and complexity * Collaborate with warehouse/operations teams to ensure accurate equipment pulls * Coordinate logistics with transportation teams (trucking, scheduling, routing) * Work with technical leads (lighting, audio, video, staging) to ensure seamless integration * Lead on-site execution, troubleshooting, and decision-making under pressure * Ensure safety standards and best practices are followed * Represent the company professionally in high-visibility environments * Manage project budgets, track costs, and protect margins * Identify efficiencies and opportunities to improve processes as we scale * Support post-event reconciliation and internal debriefs * Strong expertise in staging, lighting, audio, and video systems, including moving light repair, maintenance, and programming * Demonstrated leadership ability with experience managing teams, delegating tasks, and driving projects from concept through execution * Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail; skilled at managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with client-facing experience and a professional presence * Proficient with PC-based systems and production documentation, including reports and checklists * Self-motivated and dependable, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively * Adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to travel and work nights, evenings, and weekends as needed * Experienced in general equipment maintenance, upkeep, and operational readiness EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: * 10 years of experience in live event and technical production * Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary events * High school diploma or equivalent required. * Bachelor"s degree preferred, but not required LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: * Valid Driver"s license with reliable transportation required. * OSHA Certification on Straight-Mast forklift a plusaa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a