Project Manager

TAIT Towers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TAIT is seeking a Project Manager II to lead end-to-end delivery of advanced projects, owning scope, schedule, and budget with accountability across teams. The role focuses on disciplined planning, resource allocation, cost management, and risk handling to deliver client satisfaction and strong business outcomes.

The position emphasizes cross-functional leadership, proactive problem solving, and clear communication with executive teams, ensuring projects align with TAIT's standards and client

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Project management or relevant industry experience in entertainment, live events, construction management, or other relevant field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Technical Theater, or Live Event related field, plus 4+ years experience in Entertainment or Project Management.
• Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Project scheduling (e.g. MS Project, Asana).
• Budget management and analysis (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (e.g. Epicor, SAP).
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (e.g. Zendesk, Salesforce).
• Content Management System (e.g. Box, SharePoint, Google Drive).
• Familiarity with manufacturing or fabrication processes and principles.
• Ability to be in office Monday - Friday, with travel to job sites up to 30%

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of advanced projects including scope, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and support.
• Translate client needs into TAIT language and drive proposals and quotes.
• Maintain communications of project status and progress with clients and leaders.
• Develop and manage ‘As Sold’ budgets and ongoing forecasts.
• Monitor risks, change orders, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure timely deliveries and high TAIT quality across all stages.

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life.With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

The Project Manager II serves as the primary leader responsible for the end-to-end delivery of advanced projects. This role plans, develops, executes, monitors, and successfully delivers projects while maintaining full accountability for scope, budget, schedule, resources, and team performance.

Throughout the life of the project, this role leads iterative planning and execution, ensuring effective resource allocation, cost management, and scope control while maintaining clear visibility into risks and dependencies. The Project Manager II proactively identifies challenges and drives structured problem-solving and course correction within defined project constraints.

Through disciplined project leadership and cross-functional coordination, the Project Manager II ensures projects are delivered efficiently, meet organizational objectives, and generate strong outcomes for both the client and the business.

Essential Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• ProjectManagement
• Successfuldeliveryof advanced projectscope,schedule,andbudget
• EnsurethattheClient’svisionisconsideredthroughouttheProjectlifecycle.
• SustainClientsatisfaction,exceedingexpectationsregularly.
• InternalandexternalcommunicationofProjectstatusandprogress
• Managementoffinaldeliverables,ensuringTAITqualitythroughoutdelivery
• Drawtogethertheengineering,manufacturing,operationalandsupportdisciplinesto ensure Project success.
• Riskmonitoringanddelaymanagement.
• ActiveManagementofProjectfinancial
• Bidding& Development
• Lead intranslatingClientneedsinto“ TAIT language ”.
• EnsurethattheClient’svisionisconsideredthroughouttheBiddingphase.
• GenerateorcollaborateonProjectProposalsandQuotes.
• Drive the developmentofcreativeandtechnicalsolutions.
• Participateincostestimatesanddeterminecontingencies.
• Establishpricingandpaymentschedules.

Commercial, Contractual & Legal

• UnderstandtheProject’scommercialtermsasoutlinedinthecontract,alongwith contractual & legal relationships formed between TAIT and the project client.
• ActasaClientadvocatewithinTAITbyensuringthehighestlevelsofCustomerService and sustaining the boutique experience that our Clients have come to expect.
• Maintain a uniqueconnectiontoourClients,theirteams,andtheirstakeholders
• EnsureTAIT'sduties&responsibilitiesareproperly executed. Ensuretheclientexecutestheirdutiescorrectlyand,wherenecessary,ensureTAITs interests are protected.

Project Finances & Budgets

• Plancashflowscheduleaccordingtoproposalsandcontracts
• Maintainpaymentscheduleandinvoicing
• Leadthedevelopmentof“AsSold”budgetattheoutsetofaProject
• MaintainongoingForecaststotrackfordeviationsthroughoutProjectlifecycle
• MonitorandcontrolProjectcostsandChangeOrders(Extras)
• Raiseearlyflagsforpotentialrisksaswellasopportunities
• Provideperiodicprojectstatusreports

Organizational Relationships & Participation

• ActasthepointofcontactandaccountableindividualfortheProjecttoseniorleadership and executive teams.
• DevelopandmaintaingoodrelationshipswithProjectPerformanceandOperationsgroups
• Proactive,open,andtransparentcommunication
• Attend(and/ororganize)regularcheck-inmeetings
• Monitorteaminidentifyingwhoshouldbe“aroundthetable”forstrategic conversations
• Utilizerelationshipstoresolvechallenges,conflicts,ordisputeswithinaProjectorbetween competing Projects
• Attendglobalandregional“AllHands”andsimilarorganizationmeetingsandgatherings
• Stayuptodateontimeclocking,expensereportsubmittals,andotheradministrative tasks

Continuous Improvements

• Drive opportunitiesforminorandmajorimprovementsintheProject Process
• Participateindepartmentalandorganizationalinitiatives
• Ensure“LessonsLearned”discussionsoccurforProjectsthat warrantcelebrationsof positive outcomes and critical reflection of negative outcomes

Education and Growth

• KnowledgeableofTAIT’shistoryandcapabilities,torepresenttheEnterprisebrandand collaborate with Clients.
• Activelyseekopportunitiestobuildnewskillsandhoneorimproveexistingskills.
• Focusonhardskillsfortacticalapplicationandsoftskillsforinterpersonalcommunication and effective leadership.
• Participateinprovidedlearningopportunities.
• Encouragedtoworkonprojectsthatexpandtheirknowledgeandexperienceinnew markets and submarkets.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+yearsof Project management or relevant industry experience in entertainment, live events, construction management, or other relevant field. OR Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Technical Theater, or Live Event related field, plus 4+ years experience in Entertainment or Project Management.
• Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Project scheduling (e.g. MS Project, Asana)
• Budget management and analysis (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (e.g. Epicor, SAP)
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (e.g. Zendesk, Salesforce)
• Content Management System (e.g. Box, SharePoint, Google Drive)
• Familiarity with manufacturing or fabrication processes and principles
• Ability to be in office Monday - Friday, with travel to job sites up to 30%

Preferred Experience

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Proven track record of managing profitable projects
• Proven ability to prioritize across multiple projects
• Commercial and contractual responsibilities
• Cost estimation and control
• Risk management
• Familiarity with Slack
• Work within a matrixed organizational structure

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day. Specific requirements are:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or move equipment within material handling guidelines.
• Must be able to carry equipment within material handling guidelines.

Work conditions of the role are:

Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location.

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.