Project Manager

AppleOne; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Project Manager under the direction of the Director of Operations to own multiple projects from intake to production completion, ensuring costs stay within quotes, deadlines are met, and final products align with contract specifications.

You will lead planning meetings, coordinate with production teams, track costs, and manage vendor relationships while maintaining thorough project documentation and regular updates for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Pre-Production & Planning: strong planning, budgeting, scheduling, scope management to deliver on time and within budget.
• Exhibit fabrication & technical knowledge: CAD/CNC systems, interpret drawings and renderings.
• Vendor & Client management: manage client relationships and coordinate vendors for successful deliverables.
• Operations & internal coordination: collaborate across design, engineering, production, warehouse, and logistics.
• On-site show execution: lead on-site installations and dismantles and resolve issues.
• Administrative & documentation: strong job-cost tracking and use of PM tools and Excel.
• Soft skills for trade-show world: leadership, adaptability, communication, attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from order intake through production completion within time and budget.
• Lead cross-functional planning meetings and provide drawings, documentation, and resources for execution.
• Monitor progress, track costs, identify risks, and communicate corrective actions to leadership.
• Oversee purchasing, material procurement, and production support to maintain timelines.
• Maintain documentation, provide status updates, and act as a contact for customers and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with client contracts and quality standards throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Planning

Vendor management

Cross-functional teamwork

On-site coordination

Documentation

Leadership

Communication

Tools

CAD/CNC systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, Project Managers assume full responsibility and accountability for all assigned projects by monitoring costs so they fall within or under quotes or estimates, by meeting all specified deadlines and by ensuring that the end product matches the project specifications per client's agreed contract.

WHAT THEY'LL DO

• Manage projects from order intake through production completion, ensuring all project details, labor allocations, materials, schedules, and deliverables are planned accurately and executed on time and within budget.
• Lead cross-functional project coordination by facilitating planning meetings, collaborating with production teams, and providing the drawings, documentation, and resources needed for successful project execution.
• Monitor project progress, track costs, and proactively identify schedule or budget risks, communicating issues and corrective action plans to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Oversee purchasing, material procurement, and production support activities, ensuring required materials, drawings, and work orders are available to maintain project timelines.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, provide regular status updates, support production scheduling efforts, and serve as a customer and internal point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.

1. Pre-Production & Planning SkillsStrong project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and scope management skills to deliver projects on time and within budget.

2. Exhibit Fabrication & Technical KnowledgeKnowledge of exhibit fabrication, production processes, CAD/CNC systems, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and renderings.

3. Vendor & Client ManagementExperience managing client relationships, coordinating vendors, and ensuring successful execution of project deliverables.

4. Operations & Internal CoordinationAbility to collaborate across design, engineering, production, warehouse, and logistics teams to support project execution and quality standards.

5. On-Site Show Execution SkillsExperience leading on-site installations and dismantles while resolving issues and ensuring client satisfaction.

6. Administrative & Documentation SkillsStrong project documentation, job-cost tracking, reporting, and proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Excel.

7. Soft Skills Specific to the Trade-Show WorldExcellent leadership, adaptability, communication, and attention-to-detail skills in fast-paced project environments.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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