Project Manager - Professional Sporting Events

InProduction, Inc.; Speedway (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays and Floating Holiday

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

401K Match

Job summary

InProduction, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee timelines and budgets, coordinating with CAD, shop, and production teams. The role requires hands-on fabrication awareness, scheduling discipline, and effective client communication.

The position reports to the Production Manager and requires the ability to travel as needed by projects. The candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced events environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of solid industry experience in technical theater and/or scenic fabrication.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Illustrator, and MS Office.
• High-level problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 60%.
• Strong communication and team-oriented work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Develop project cost estimates in collaboration with Sales.
• Review technical drawings with CAD for shop build based on designer layouts.
• Review and finalize assembly/installation drawings for production during load-in.
• Research and order materials and hardware for construction of designed units.
• Maintain shop production schedules and coordinate with department heads and subcontractors.
• Track and report project costs against budget and timelines.
• Monitor safety oversight and quality control.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Illustrator

MS Office

Job description

The InProduction team has spent the better part of the last decade combining the best seating and staging companies into a one-stop shop for most of what is needed to produce an event. Starting with SGA Production Services, we added and integrated T&B Equipment, CommuniLux Productions, Nussli U.S., and Seating Solutions to become today’s InProduction. These acquisitions have allowed InProduction to evolve into the largest provider of temporary seating, staging, structures, and scenic production for the United States events industry.

The Company is backed by ZMC. ZMC is a leading private equity firm comprised of experienced investors and executives who invest in, and manage, a diverse group of media and communications enterprises. Founded in 2001, ZMC’s investment philosophy centers on operational value creation driven by targeted investment themes, deep sector expertise, and strong partnerships with industry and operating executives. ZMC approaches its investments in collaboration with management teams and has a successful track record of actively adding value to portfolio companies.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing project timelines and budgets while creating and implementing technical solutions and construction methods based on design concepts and visual information. The Project Manager must possess the ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and must be highly organized. This position requires hands on experience related to Scheduling, Written and Verbal Communication, and wood/metal Fabrication or general construction. The Project Manager must be willing to travel as required by project. This position reports to the Production Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop Project cost estimates in collaboration with the Sales Team.
• Coordinate and review all technical drawings with the CAD Department for shop build based on designer drawings, layouts, and other visual aids.
• Coordinate and review detailed assembly/installation drawings for use by the production during load in.
• Research and order materials and hardware required to execute the construction of designed units.
• Actively communicate with construction team and maintain shop production schedules in coordination with the Shop Foreman Work closely with department heads and subcontractors to meet both budgetary and scheduling goals.
• Communicate with the client and shop supervisory staff during the design and construction phases of the project.
• Manage changes to the project scope and budgetary impacts.
• Track and Report project costs compared to Budget.
• Monitor safety oversight quality control.

• 1 -3 years of solid industry experience in technical theater and/or scenic fabrication

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Illustrator, and MS Office
• High-level problem-solving skills
• Ability to make decisions when prioritizing the short- and long-term objectives for projects
• Must have outstanding relationship skills and have a team oriented, collaborative work ethic
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to travel up to 60% (required)

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Compensation

$70 K and above based on experience.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holiday
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance benefits
• 401K Match