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Project Manager Rigging Logistics

Chicago, IL, United States

About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The Project Manager – Rigging Logistics is responsible for the overall operational rigging logistics associated with producing events in order to improve efficiencies, control costs and provide a seamless flow of information between Sales and Event Operation, and Freeman Electric. Plans, assigns and manages all operational activities prior to, during and after each event.

This position will support our Audio Visual and Event Technology team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of Chicago, IL.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provides technical advice and assists sales in the budgetary and developmental process of shows

Participates in site surveys as needed to ensure proper planning of events

Participates in the planning and implementation of operational activities for assigned events. Attends weekly operations/ sales meetings & provides event information input

Prepares production work books, reviews equipment totals and prepares non-bar code item requests

Reviews equipment requirements to determine personnel and labor schedules

Determines staffing needs and ensures that all labor requirements are submitted to the proper department and or labor sources

Supervises show site rigging operational functions to ensure they are performed in a timely and cost effective manner as assigned by supervisor

Communicates operational plans to show-site staff as required

Maintains daily contact with on-site staff documenting changes & updates as required

Works directly within R2 to ensure complete equipment coverage on shows

Assists in the scheduling and coordination of trucking arrangements

Develops production schedules, reviews CAD plans, and facility arrangements for events as required

Schedules and conducts pre and post-conference meetings. Conducts a post show meeting with the

Account Executives to review all purchase orders, labor costs and equipment usage to ensure proper billing to the customer

Requests purchase orders and approves all invoices associated with each

Compiles and produces post show reports

Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Minimum 4 years experience in Overhead Rigging is preferred

Proficient in MS Office suite

Proficient with Google Sheets & Google Docs

Understanding of rigging safety procedures preferred

Familiarity with exposition work tickets preferred

Familiarity with local union jurisdictions and rules preferred

Technical overhead rigging training required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

ETCP Certified Arena Rigger is preferred.

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25%

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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