Trade Show Project Manager: End-to-End Exhibit Leadership

Innovative Environments, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + commission

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

Innovative Environments (IE) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Trade Show team responsible for delivering successful exhibit projects from design review and estimating through installation, dismantle, invoicing, and post-show analysis.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in trade show exhibit production, excels in client and vendor coordination, and can manage multiple departments to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in the trade show, exhibit, events, or experiential industry.
• Strong understanding of trade show exhibit production and project execution.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings and design plans.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from initial design review to post-show analysis.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and critical deadlines.
• Coordinate closely with Sales, Design, Art/Graphics, Fabrication, Logistics, Installation & Dismantle, and outside vendors.
• Monitor project progress and address scheduling, budget, quality, and scope issues.
• Ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Communicate status, risks, and actions clearly to internal teams and clients.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout each project.

Skills

Project management experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Problem-solving

CAD interpretation

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Innovative Environments (IE) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Trade Show team responsible for delivering successful exhibit projects from design review and estimating through installation, dismantle, invoicing, and post-show analysis.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in trade show exhibit production, excels in client and vendor coordination, and can manage multiple departments to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.