Technical Project Manager / Coordinator

Project Manager / Coordinator – Trade Shows & Experiential Environments About the Role We are seeking a highly organized, mobile, and proactive Project Coordinator to support the end-to-end management of diverse physical environments. Moving far beyond static retail displays, you will be the operational linchpin coordinating trade show booths, temporary pop-ups, country pavilions, and retail window installations. This role requires active, hands-on field coordination, blending desk-based planning at our HQ with travel to major venues to oversee live installations, handle real-time problem-solving, and ensure flawless project handovers to our clients. Key Responsibilities Project Lifecycle Oversight: Coordinate multiple trade show exhibits, pop-ups, and visual merchandising environments simultaneously from kickoff through striking and teardown. Central Communication Hub: Serve as the primary point of contact between global clients, internal design/printing studios, custom fabrication suppliers, and on-site field installation crews. On-Site Field Management: Travel to major exhibition venues and retail locations to manage late-night or early-morning installation windows, direct union labor/contractors, and handle on-site client requests. Documentation & Technical Briefs: Prepare exact project specifications, material lists, production timelines, and comprehensive technical documentation. Production & Fabrication Tracking: Monitor progress across custom construction, rigid/flexible graphics printing, and bespoke furniture rentals. Complex Logistics Support: Coordinate venue move-in/move-out schedules for convention centers and retail spaces. Financial Assistance: Help process vendor estimates, client quotations, and work orders, while monitoring ongoing event and project budgets. Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, paired with 2+ years of experience in trade show coordination, exhibit production, events, visual merchandising, or scenic fabrication. Mobility & Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel frequently (domestically) and work flexible hours—including weekends or overnights—to align with rigid convention center and retail setup schedules. Technical & Layout Literacy: Strong ability to read, interpret, and cross-reference floor plans, CAD elevations, and custom fabrication drawings. Software Familiarity: Proficiency with standard project management suites. Ability to open, navigate, and review client/designer files within AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), and 3D software (SketchUp or Rhino). (Note: Creating designs from scratch is not required; structural review and marking up layout changes is the focus). Preferred Qualifications Foundational knowledge of diverse fabrication processes, modular building systems, and large-format printing substrates. Professional fluency in Italian and/or Spanish is highly valued to support our international client base and global project partnerships. What We Offer Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 base salary, commensurate with experience. Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance package and a 401(k) retirement plan. Environment: A highly creative, collaborative, and fast-paced international work environment. Opportunity: The chance to work directly on-site with leading global brands and international exhibits. #J-18808-Ljbffr FB International Inc.