What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Abitzy Inc.?
Project Manager
Job Description:
Abitzy is a wholesale exhibit and fabrication company based in Aurora, IL, serving brands, agencies, and creatives across tradeshows, event marketing, theatre, custom displays, and signage. With 88,000 sq ft of in-house capabilities including a full fabrication shop, storage warehouse, and rental inventory, we specialize in bringing ambitious ideas to life through precision fabrication and seamless project management.
We're looking for an experienced Project Manager with tradeshow industry experience to lead projects from kickoff through completion — coordinating timelines, budgets, and deliverables across our estimating, shop, warehouse, and operations teams, and serving as the primary point of contact for clients throughout each phase of the project. This role reports to the Director of Operations.
Position Responsibilities:
- Manage tradeshow and event projects from kickoff through completion, serving as the primary point of contact between clients, internal departments, and vendors
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in coordination with estimating
- Determine tasks and required resources (labor, materials, warehouse/shop capacity)
- Build and maintain project timelines, including fabrication, shipping, and show dates
- Manage project budget and track costs against estimate
- Work closely with the shop, warehouse, and operations teams to support fabrication, storage, and installation workflows
- Track deliverables and ensure milestones are met
- Oversee project documentation, keeping projects organized, on track, and aligned with client expectations
- Lead quality assurance on fabricated and finished pieces before shipment
- Monitor and report on project progress, communicating problems and solutions to clients and stakeholders
- Manage change orders and scope changes to keep projects on track
Position Qualifications:
- Project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and overseeing multiple projects in a fabrication, tradeshow, or events environment
- Inspection experience to verify quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications before shipment or installation
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with clients, designers, tradespeople, and vendors
- Proficiency with Basecamp and Microsoft 365
- Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, solve problems quickly, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Relevant education or equivalent experience in project management, operations, or a related field; experience in custom fabrication or event production is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aurora, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Project management: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person