project manager in event technology

Encore provides event technology and technical production services for corporate staging and broadcast events.

• Prepare and communicate technical production and labour schedules, sub-rental requirements, project scope, execution plans and responsibilities;
• Determine and secure the resources required to complete each project;
• Attend client meetings, maintain show documentation and respond to client concerns and questions;
• Monitor and adjust project scope throughout the event planning process;
• Assist sales and operations teams in determining equipment needs and technical solutions;
• Assist with creating technical diagrams;
• Review sales documents to confirm that equipment and technical positions meet client needs;
• Develop and maintain client relationships and provide customer service;
• Lead technical teams at events;
• Ensure that required HSE documentation, including Risk Assessments and Method Statements, is prepared and communicated before event execution;
• Act as project leader and onsite client contact throughout the event;
• Manage technical execution from load-in through run of show to load-out;
• Own inventory management throughout the event;
• Communicate the project plan and client expectations to the event team;
• Manage onsite schedule, equipment and workforce changes;
• Mentor Encore Team Members on event execution and best practices;
• Ensure compliance with Technical Standards and Production Standards;
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements by team members and subcontractors;
• Follow up with clients onsite to confirm that needs are met and equipment setup works properly;
• Assist with creating, analysing and executing project budgets;
• Manage event costs against budget and communicate onsite changes to sales for billing;
• Assist with completing post-event client invoices and securing prompt payment of external vendors;
• Ensure compliance with Encore Policies and Procedures;
• Complete post-event reporting, verify workforce hours and ensure outsourced equipment is returned;
• Participate in developing Project Management SOPs;
• Review and analyse proposed events as required.

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience;
• 4+ Years of technical experience in the Corporate Staging or Broadcast industry;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Strong technical background;
• Strong client relationship skills;
• Familiarity with budgets and cost control;
• Operational logistics experience;
• Ability to work well under pressure;
• Ability to manage multiple complex job functions in a fast-paced environment;
• MS Office experience;
• Ability to travel up to 50% may be required;
• Nice to have: Project Management experience, 1+ year of supervisory experience, technical diagram knowledge and experience.

• No conditions specified