Project Manager

Project ManagerInProduction is the leading provider of temporary seating, staging, structures, and scenic production for the U.S. live events industry. The company is a valuable partner to event organizers throughout the entire venue transformation process, with core services including design and fabrication, delivery and installation, on-site execution, and tear down. These services span a variety of end verticals including golf, motorsports, music festivals, other sports & entertainment, and corporate events. InProduction maintains a total commitment to excellence for an exceptional outcome at every event.The company is backed by ZMC. ZMC is a leading private equity firm comprised of experienced investors and executives who invest in, and manage, a diverse group of media and communications enterprises. Founded in 2001, ZMC's investment philosophy centers on operational value creation driven by targeted investment themes, deep sector expertise, and strong partnerships with industry and operating executives. ZMC approaches its investments in collaboration with management teams and has a successful track record of actively adding value to portfolio companies.Our Structures Department has an opening for a Project Manager. The candidate will have Double Decker tent and Mezzanine experience together with a professional tent installation background, Special Event Specialists, Rental Specialists or an interest in sports management. Experience with Losberger or Velderman products preferred.Project Managers are accountable for the financial success and on time completion of projects. Responsibilities include the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals. Project managers should take ownership of projects and work to meet benchmarks as well as set budgets.It is essential that the project manager distribute accurate information in a timely manner to the appropriate personnel. The project manager's most vital skill is communication. Communication is integral to everything the project manager does. The project manager function has full control of the scope of work and through rigid management and planning will deliver the client's needs through process execution. Scope changes will be handled in a structured and controlled manner to avoid budget overages.Essential Duties and Responsibilities by phase:Initiating/Planning Phase:Interpret drawings to evaluate the needs of projects, including: reviewing current inventory and fabrication needs, ordering equipmentReview client contracts and communicate any milestones or stipulations to project teamCheck availability of specialty items to help avoid overbookingProjecting labor for both erection and dismantle, and implementing processes and procedures for projectsPlanning and implementation of job budgets within SPORTS in advance. The project manager should tie costs to activities and materials to build budgets from bottom upDiscuss project budgets goals and expectations with pertinent partiesAcquire permits with local building departments in locations throughout the US when necessaryAttend pre-planning meetings and perform site visits to review the scope of work with the client and coordinate with various vendors on the coordination of the jobEnsure all rental equipment (i.e.: forklifts, trucks, shoring) is scheduled prior to starting of project and returnedAssign usage dates to structures to reserve inventory throughout projectExecution/Monitoring Phase:Manage build and strike dates, notify Operations of any date changesPeriodically visit job sites to inspect and ensure that fieldwork progress is appropriate to job timelines and to compliance and qualityProvide technical advice to job teams to ensure compliance with job specificationsAssist Operations with inventory management and formal cycle counts of material onsiteMaintain and update budget regularly to reflect current marginInform senior management of significant changes in project plans and budget changesProcure materials to complete project if justifiedProduce weekly reports for projects over $200K and a build duration greater than 2 weeksClosing Phase:Participate in the generation of final build to capture design changes and to help better prepare for future projectsReconcile all invoices in a timely mannerWork with operations on the allocation of materials loading out of the projectCoordinate debriefings and record notes for future yearsImplement processes for post event reviews. Document both financial and operational performance items for potential process improvementsGenerate as-built drawings for reoccurring projects to aid in accuracy year to yearEnsure all rental equipment is returned entirely and quicklySupervisory Responsibilities:Direct supervision - NONECross-functional leadership of Sales, Engineering and operations from sales proposal thru event conclusion.Indirect supervision and work directing of field labor crews & temporary labor teams, along with operations group to address inventory and freight issuesReporting:Direct Supervisor – Regional VPEducation Requirements:3 to 5 years project management and operations experience requiredBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferredExperience in construction, or equipment rental industry preferredPMP certification preferred, but not requiredWork Environment:Work is primarily done in an office environmentWill need to travel to outdoor worksites as neededWearing of safety clothing and equipment may at times be required