Project Manager Show Site

About Us

Freeman 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, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The Project Manager – Show Site applies industry knowledge to communicate and harmonize Freeman client's production requirements; improving efficiencies, controlling costs and providing a seamless flow of information. 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 & Event Technology team. The position follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show-site based out of Las Vegas, NV.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Participates in site surveys as needed to ensure proper planning of eventsMaking 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 budgetCreating and managing event pre-production workflow and communication through project management application (i.e. Workfront)Collaboration with the Event Tech Logistics and Warehouse team on timelines and schedules.Collaborate with the Digital Services Lead and Streaming Lead (if needed) team to ensure a transparent, collaborative, and supportive integration with virtual offerings.Collaborating with National Labor for the appropriate staffing of the eventCreates/reviews Vectorworks designs within Company standards to ensure proper execution of the eventMaintains a clear understanding of union jurisdictions and how they are to be appliedOnsite supervisions of operational functions to ensure they are performed in a timely and cost-effective mannerDaily meetings with on-site staff documenting changes & updates as requiredCommunicates client objectives and operational plans to show-site staff Ensures pre-production meetings are scheduled and assists with facilitationAssists in the scheduling and coordination of trucking arrangementsDevelops production schedules, and facility arrangements for events as requiredSchedules and conducts event debrief meetings 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 customerReviews purchase orders and approves all associated invoices Compiles and produces post show reportsManage higher budget and technically challenging Show Services projectsProvide a high level of communication, organization, and technical expertise to projectsPerforms other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

High School Graduate, Bachelors in related field preferredMinimum of 3-5 years operations / project management in Audio/Visual or Staging

Travel Requirements

Travel 50% to 75%

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceTuition ReimbursementPaid Parental LeaveLife, Accident and DisabilityRetirement with Company MatchPaid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, 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.