International Project Manager

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 the International Project Manager, you'll be responsible for managing all aspects from estimating to invoicing on assigned international projects of Derse. This includes working with our production, logistics, and account management teams in monitoring & managing the project status, creative solution implementations, budget allocation, and resource distributions on assigned projects. Joining our International Services team has never looked so bright! 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 !

International Project Manager 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; manage and communicate change orders as they occur
• Review the estimate for general agreement with completeness, hours, materials, and subcontract dollars
• 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 and final job review prior to ship meetings. Manage the need for Show Service Coordinator participation
• Ensure all parties are clear on their scope of work
• 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.
• Provide onsite supervision of international project installations
• Direct job close out at weekly production meetings to support timely client billing; manage all final billing processes
• 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
• Insure all three project management goals are met including project quality, on time, on budget

Requirements

International Project Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelors and/or Associates Degree with 5 + years of related experience
• Ability to travel Internationally is required
• Prior project management experience in trade show industry desired
• Flexible and able to work necessary hours in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Strong conflict resolution skills combined with an ability to multi-task

Location: Saint Francis, WI, US

Posted Date: 11/25/2024