Senior Project Manager

Jobot; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Commission

Relocation Assistance

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts & Perks

Hybrid/Flexible Work Environment

Promote From Within

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Tenting & Temporary Event Structures in Everett, WA. The role leads site surveys, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination for large turnkey events, with CAD deliverables and strict safety/compliance oversight.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in complex field projects, tenting or event production experience, and a track record of cross-functional leadership while managing multiple deadlines. Hybrid work and relocation support are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record.
• Minimum 5+ years of project management experience involving complex field-based projects.
• Experience in tenting and temporary structures, event production, construction project management, staging/rigging, scaffolding/access systems, modular installations, exhibit operations, or related industries.
• Strong background in logistics planning, scheduling, vendor management, and onsite operations.
• Experience producing or coordinating layouts using CAD, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Vectorworks, SketchUp, or similar tools.
• Experience with permitting, engineering coordination, compliance documentation, and safety requirements; proven ability to lead crews and vendors through influence without direct authority.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• Experience working directly with executive-level clients, producers, venue management, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work peak-season schedules including evenings, weekends, and emergency project needs.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead client discovery meetings and perform comprehensive site surveys.
• Evaluate site access, egress, grade conditions, utilities, venue restrictions, and equipment access routes.
• Recommend tenting, flooring, anchoring, and event infrastructure solutions.
• Prepare project budgets, schedules, installation plans, and event execution strategies.
• Produce or coordinate CAD drawings, layouts, and engineering requirements.
• Coordinate permitting, fire code compliance, occupancy requirements, and venue approvals.
• Plan labor, trucking, equipment, material staging, and installation sequencing.
• Coordinate multiple vendors including staging, AV, HVAC, fencing, flooring, utilities, and venue partners.
• Lead installation and strike operations while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Manage security clearances and restricted-site access requirements.
• Maintain project documentation, change orders, job costing, and post-event reviews.
• Identify upsell opportunities within existing accounts.
• Develop new business opportunities and competitive bids.
• Serve as the technical expert for clients, operations teams, and event stakeholders.
• Manage inherited annual accounts and grow the business portfolio over time.

Skills

Project management

Logistics planning

Vendor management

Client/stakeholder management

Budgeting

On-site operations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Tools

CAD

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Point of Rental software

Forklift certification

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Tenting & Temporary Event Structures

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us

Founded nearly 60 years ago and based in Everett, Washington, with offices throughout the United States and international operations, we are a leading provider of event rentals, tenting solutions, furniture rental, trade show furnishings, and relocation services. We partner with clients to design and execute memorable events ranging from weddings and festivals to large-scale corporate and sporting events. Backed by the stability of a Berkshire Hathaway company, we combine entrepreneurial freedom, technical expertise, and exceptional customer service to deliver flawless event experiences.

Why join us

• Competitive Compensation: $65,000-$85,000 Base Salary DOE + Monthly Commission
• Inherit a Multi-Million-Dollar Existing Book of Business
• Opportunity to Grow Revenue Through Upselling and New Business Development
• Relocation Assistance Available for Qualified Candidates
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Promote From Within Culture
• Hybrid/Flexible Work Environment
• High Visibility Role Reporting Directly to the Group Vice President

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead client discovery meetings and perform comprehensive site surveys.
• Evaluate site access, egress, grade conditions, utilities, venue restrictions, and equipment access routes.
• Recommend tenting, flooring, anchoring, and event infrastructure solutions.
• Prepare project budgets, schedules, installation plans, and event execution strategies.
• Produce or coordinate CAD drawings, layouts, and engineering requirements.
• Coordinate permitting, fire code compliance, occupancy requirements, and venue approvals.
• Plan labor, trucking, equipment, material staging, and installation sequencing.
• Coordinate multiple vendors including staging, AV, HVAC, fencing, flooring, utilities, and venue partners.
• Lead installation and strike operations while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Manage security clearances and restricted-site access requirements.
• Maintain project documentation, change orders, job costing, and post-event reviews.
• Identify upsell opportunities within existing accounts.
• Develop new business opportunities and competitive bids.
• Serve as the technical expert for clients, operations teams, and event stakeholders.
• Manage inherited annual accounts and grow the business portfolio over time.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record.
• Minimum 5+ years of project management experience involving complex field-based projects.
• Experience in tenting and temporary structures, event production, construction project management, staging/rigging, scaffolding/access systems, modular installations, exhibit operations, or related industries.
• Strong background in logistics planning, scheduling, vendor management, and onsite operations.
• Experience producing or coordinating layouts using CAD, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Vectorworks, SketchUp, or similar tools.
• Experience with permitting, engineering coordination, compliance documentation, and safety requirements.Proven ability to lead crews and vendors through influence without direct authority.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• Experience working directly with executive-level clients, producers, venue management, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work peak-season schedules including evenings, weekends, and emergency project needs.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Preferred

• Tent rental industry experience.
• Clearspan, Losberger, or Roder structure experience.
• Fire code and occupancy compliance knowledge.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Forklift or lift certifications.
• Point of Rental software experience.
• Bilingual Spanish.

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