Lead Event Production Project Manager

Encore; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore is seeking a Project Manager to lead the end-to-end execution of large-scale events in Aurora, CO. You will manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and client expectations, while coordinating with Sales and Operations to deliver profitable, high-quality events.

You will supervise Associate Project Managers as needed, maintain show documentation, and ensure adherence to Technical and Production Standards. Travel up to 50% may be required, and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of technical experience in the Corporate Staging or Broadcast industry.
• 1+ year of Supervisory experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong Technical Background.
• Strong Client relationship skills.
• Familiarity with budgets and cost control.
• Operational logistics experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50% may be required.
• MS Office experience required.
• Technical diagram knowledge / experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple complex job functions within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and communicate technical production schedules, labor schedules, sub-rental requirements, project scope, execution plan and individual responsibilities to team members, vendors and venue partners.
• Determine and secure the resources required to successfully complete each project.
• Maintain focus on client needs by attending client meetings, creating and maintaining organized show documentation and responding to client concerns and questions.
• Monitor project scope throughout the event planning process and adjust as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.
• Assist sales and operations teams to help determine equipment needs and technical solutions for the project.
• Assist with the creation of technical diagrams when required.
• Review all sales documents to confirm that the equipment and technical positions will meet the client’s needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients at all levels of their organization and provide outstanding customer service while focusing on client retention.
• Provide leadership for Associate Project Managers on multi-PM supported events.
• Act as the project leader and onsite contact for the client throughout the event.
• Manage all phases of event technical execution from load-in through run of show to load-out.
• Assume ownership of inventory management throughout the event.
• Communicate the project plan and client expectations to event team.
• Manage onsite changes, including schedule, equipment or workforce modifications.
• Mentor and communicate with Encore Team Members on event execution and best practices to help improve the local knowledge base and experience in the market.
• Ensure compliance with established Technical Standards and Production Standards.
• Follow up with clients on-site to ensure that their needs are met and the equipment setup is working properly.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Budgeting

Operations logistics

Communication

Travel up to 50%

MS Office

Technical diagrams

Education

BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Technical diagrams

Job description

Encore is seeking a Project Manager to lead the end-to-end execution of large-scale events in Aurora, CO. You will manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and client expectations, while coordinating with Sales and Operations to deliver profitable, high-quality events.

You will supervise Associate Project Managers as needed, maintain show documentation, and ensure adherence to Technical and Production Standards. Travel up to 50% may be required, and strong communication is essential.