Project Management / Project Coordination

Centric Events & Rentals | Phoenix, AZ

Centric Events & Rentals in Phoenix, AZ, is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Manager/ Project Coordinator to join our team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take full ownership of event execution, working directly with clients, sales teams, and setup crews to bring event visions to life. If you thrive in high-energy environments, enjoy building relationships, and can problem-solve in real time, we want you on our team!

Who You Are:

✔ A Natural Leader – You take full ownership of every event and lead with confidence.

✔ Highly Organized – You think like a project manager, keeping track of every detail.

✔ Solution-Oriented – You troubleshoot on the fly and adapt to dynamic environments.

✔ A Strong Communicator – You interact professionally with clients, team members, and vendors.

✔ Relationship-Oriented – You build trust with clients and collaborate effectively with the sales team.

✔ Proactive & Hands-On – You anticipate challenges, take initiative, and work alongside your team.

✔ Driven by Performance – You thrive on financial incentives tied to event execution quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Managing Wide scope of events ranging from $5k-$30k in revenue.

 Planning & Pre-Production

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules and task timelines.
• Coordinate technical requirements with in-house and freelance leads.
• Define labor needs and submit crew requests aligned with budget targets.
• Confirm all logistics (deliveries, rentals, load-in/load-out plans).

Budget & Profitability

• Maintain and monitor project profitability (targeting 58% margin).
• Track actual vs. estimated costs; submit reconciliations post-show.
• Approve vendor quotes, crew rates, and other external spend in alignment with job scope.
• Identify and mitigate margin risks early.

 Client & Team Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during planning and execution.
• Translate client goals into technical and creative execution plans.
• Lead internal and client-facing meetings, calls, and site visits.
• Clearly brief crews, department leads, and technicians before every event.

Execution & Onsite Management

• Oversee or delegate on-site operations during load-in, show, and strike.
• Ensure safety, show quality, timing, and client satisfaction onsite.
• Resolve on-site issues quickly and professionally.

Qualifications

• Project Management / Project Coordination Experience
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and project management platforms (Odoo, Asana, etc.).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed for event execution.
• Exposure to event production, rentals, or audiovisual environments.
• Interest in growing into a full Project Manager role.
• BONUS if you have experience with targeting outbound leads, CRM Platforms, or Full Scope Project Management.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.