Project Manager

Join to apply for the Project Manager role at Pinnacle. Were Pinnaclea experiential marketing house. Strategists, creatives, builders, and your future besties, all fueled by the same pursuit: were never satisfied. Our name is an ambition. We chase down the next holy smokes, they actually did that moment. And then, we do it again. We are based in Portland, Oregon with facilities in both Northern and Southern California, Chicago, Illinois, Raleigh, North Carolina and now in Hartford, Connecticut. We are recruiting for a Project Manager to work in our Woodridge, IL facility. Our PMs manage multiple projects with a wide range of scope and deliverables. Projects include tradeshow, events, activations, permanent installations, all kinds of experiential work. They provide engineering solutions and help figure out ways to meet a challenge like, How are we gonna get a giant bobble head on top of that building for this activation in twelve days? The need to be closely connected to our fab folks makes this an in?office position. Responsibilities Work with project teams to provide value engineering solutions, specify material, hardware, electrical/lighting specifications and building techniques. Move projects through their timeline, budget, and deliverables. Get to YES Create and maintain a flexible and evolving production schedule and overall project budget. Maintain workorders through lifecycle of project for accuracy, intended expectation, execution and final quality assurance. Create and maintain change orders, keep all documentation in order. Facilitate and host meetings with project teams, act as information liaison between all team members. Manage external vendors; provide drawings, check quality, manage output and schedules. Develop a robust external vendor network. Travel for on?site inspection and supervision as needed. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of work experience in project management, production management, or as a producer. Extensive knowledge of exhibit or event industry. Experience with woodworking and metal fabrication. Engineering/technical mind that can provide solutions to wacky challenges. Knowledge of standard fabrication tools and techniques and blueprints. An extensive vendor network or the ability to build one and experience sourcing and managing vendors; experience as a vendor in wood, metal, fabrication helpful. Strong written and oral communication and problem?solving skills. Ability to lead and positively influence all project members towards client goals. Experience managing budgets and change order process. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP, various collaboration and PM software and techniques. Ability to multitask and problem solve at a high level. Familiarity with the current Autodesk suite of programs is ideal. Flexible schedule to accommodate project deadlines. Able to travel for client presentation, site surveys, show site installation. Company Culture & Benefits Our culture is important to us, and we are looking to hire interesting, enthusiastic people who enjoy working hard and helping our clients build their brands. We believe we can build a more creative, nimble and devoted workforce to provide better service to our clients if we focus on both diversity and inclusion. Pinnacle is at its best when everyone is respected, included, and heard. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can show up as themselves and feel empowered to do their best work every day. We are a team?based company with each employee operating at the individual contributor level meaning we all have to be the experts at what we bring to the table. Its energizing and challenging and rewarding We offer a well?rounded benefits package that includes PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance and long?term disability. To apply for this position, please supply a resume. We look forward to hearing from you #J-18808-Ljbffr