Project Manager - Trade Show Rental

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 nearly 600 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and various communities in Poland & Germany. Visit our website derse.com to learn more!

As a Project Manager supporting our Rentals team, you'll work with our production and account teams in monitoring & managing projects statuses, implementing creative solutions, allocating budgets, and distribute resources on assigned rental projects. This position must reside within our Corporate - Northbrook office. If you have experience working with project management in the Trade Show industry and are ready to elevate your career, read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you!

Project Manager - 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

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 Requirements & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and/or Associate degree and five + years of relevant experience

Previous exhibit / project management experience within Rental is preferred

Construction or architectural background a plus

Strong financial acumen and ability to handle many projects simultaneously

Ability to travel to show site as determined and or required Salary and Benefits Information

Salary Range: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 Annually.

Benefits at Derse include; Medical (HRA & HSA), Dental & Vision Insurance, FSA, Employer-paid Life Insurance, 401k Profit Sharing, 3-weeks of Vacation and more.