Description

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life!

We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued
• 75-years of financial stability

Derse employs over 500 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas and Pittsburgh. Visit our website derse.com to learn more!

As a Project Manager with our Rental Division in Las Vegas, you'll work with our production, logistics, and account teams in monitoring & managing certain project statuses. The Project Manager will also focus on creative solution implementation, budget allocation, and resource distributions on service projects. This role comes with a unique challenges and set of responsibilities. Read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you! 

Project Manager - Tradeshow Rental Responsibilities

• Review all work orders for required information prior to starting the project
• Ensure credit checks and deposits are taking place per company policy
• Execute work order / part breakdown to facilitate job control and billing. Assign labor (by Op code) and material (by commodity code)
• Review the estimate for general agreement with completeness, hours, materials, and subcontract $’s
• Process rush orders immediately and hand carry to Production Supervisor
• Determine the need and scope for detail drawings / set up drawings and initiate all work with detailing
• Place purchase order requisitions for direct purchases and inform the stockroom in advance for any large quantity stock items required
• Lead quality put-to-detail, put-to-work, put-to-divisional logistics and final job review prior to ship meetings.
• Ensure all parties are clear on their scope of work including production workers clarity on hours to perform
• Meet with shop personnel and supervisors regularly to make sure personnel have complete info to keep working and that hours are maintained
• Communicate project status at weekly production meetings with emphasis on project quality, timing and budget
• Problems must be openly communicated for staff awareness and solutions;
  • Severe quality, timing, or budget problems must be put in writing to the Rental Director and
  • Account Executive with immediate solution. This information includes the problem, the quantified $ estimate and the solution. This documentation is retained in the job jacket
• Travel to show site as determined / required
• Respond to client in Account Executives absence
• Using JDE as a tool Manage to Derse Standard. Project Managers are directly responsible for all performance variances
• Direct job close out at weekly production meetings to support timely client billing
• Review final JDE job summaries and communicate any billing extra’s or needed info to administration billing to support favorable job variances
• Maintain Project Management records per Derse policy and procedures including but not limited to standardized physical files and all digital documentation placed in the appropriate client folders on the network
• Produce estimate pick lists and production pick lists
• Ensure all three project management goals are met including project quality, on time, on budget

Requirements

Project Manager - Tradeshow Rental Requirements & Qualifications

• Associate degree and / or 5 years of relevant experience
• Tradeshow project management experience is a plus
• Construction or architectural background a plus
• Strong attention to detail