Head Of Website Project Management

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

The Project Manager - Show Site applies industry knowledge to communicate and harmonize Freeman client’s production requirements; Works with sales following client contract, during, and after the event to ensure successful delivery of all production requirements.

This position will support our Audio Visual and Event Technology team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. Participates in site surveys as needed to ensure proper planning of events

Making initial contacts and arrangements with facilities regarding the upcoming event

Collaboration with the Project Design Team to communicate customer expectations such / defines expectations of requirements to optimize design and engineering plans for each event to the expectations and budget

Creating and managing event pre-production workflow and communication through project management application (i.e. Collaborate with the Digital Services Lead and Streaming Lead (if needed) team to ensure a transparent, collaborative, and supportive integration with virtual offerings.

Creates/reviews Vectorworks designs within Company standards to ensure proper execution of the event

Maintains a clear understanding of union jurisdictions and how they are to be applied

Onsite supervisions of operational functions to ensure they are performed in a timely and cost-effective manner

Daily meetings with on-site staff documenting changes & updates as required

Communicates client objectives and operational plans to show-site staff

Assists in the scheduling and coordination of trucking arrangements

Develops production schedules, and facility arrangements for events as required

Conducts post show meetings with the Customer Solutions Manager to review all purchase orders, labor costs and equipment usage to ensure proper billing to the customer

Manage higher budget and technically challenging Show Services projects

Provide a high level of communication, organization, and technical expertise to projects

Minimum of 3-5 years operations / project management in Audio/Visual or Staging

Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required

Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Must have a strong knowledge of the convention, tradeshow and hotel industry / minimum 5-7 years in operations / project management

Must be able to apply local venue requiements to event planning.

Ability to efficiently communicate and collaborate with supporting team members, customers, Growth leads, and Project Designers

Leadership minded with an emphasis on ownership and personal accountability

Project management experience with ability to manage project team activities

Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations successfully and timely

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to make decisions based on computer-generated reports

Proven ability to complete basic design of audio, lighting, video, scenery, and rigging systems

Ability to scope audio visual staging/production projects of various sizes

Travel Requirements
Travel 50% to 75%

These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. Tuition Reimbursement

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Diversity Commitment
At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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