Electrical Operations Supervisor

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Freeman Full time
About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, shaping exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. With a data-driven approach and the industry's largest network of experts, our insights leverage a 97-year legacy in event management and new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Job Summary

The Supervisor Electrical Operations is responsible for overseeing all functions and training of electrical services at the branch and show site. This role ensures quality service to the customer by professionally interacting with customers, team members, and third-party vendor/partner representatives. Freeman is driven by purpose and our values, including integrity, empathy, innovation, enthusiasm, performance excellence, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities
  • Determine staffing needs and ensure labor requirements are submitted to the proper departments and/or labor source.
  • Supervise all branch and show site electrical operational functions to ensure timely and cost-effective performance.
  • Ensure company policies on branch and show site safety and operations.
  • Confirm requirements and follow up to acquire necessary information to produce the event.
  • Communicate with the event facility and local contractors to ensure sufficient storage area for equipment and confirm room availabilities.
  • Plan and implement all electrical operational activities for assigned events, inspecting sites to ensure proper planning.
  • Schedule and confirm trucking arrangements.
  • Request purchase orders to all vendors and suppliers contracted through Freeman.
  • Work with coordinators to review exhibit orders and determine electrical personnel and labor requirements.
  • Work up and issue quotes as needed.
  • Conduct pre-and post-show meetings.
  • Review and approve all purchase orders, on-site labor costs, and equipment usage, compiling and producing post-show analytic reports.
  • Review and approve timesheets for electrical personnel and contracted labor.
  • Keep accurate counts on equipment additions and/or changes.
  • Provide daily show site labor and equipment updates to sales to ensure proper billing.
  • Manage show management/association electrical billing and submit to sales no later than five days after the close of the event.
  • Remain current with industry technology standards and company product knowledge and expertise.
  • Submit expense reports on a timely basis.
Requirements
  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, and/or three to five years related experience and/or on-the-job training (relative to the position); or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
  • Demonstrated capability to manage, plan, and produce electrical operations for conventions, trade shows, and meetings.
  • Complete understanding of event preparation and logistical planning.
  • Solid understanding of electrical.
  • Strong knowledge and experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Understanding and knowledge of the event industry.
  • Understanding of our products, services, and solutions, pricing models, and proposal preparation.
  • Advanced customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25%.

What We Offer
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Life, Accident, and Disability.
  • Retirement with Company Match.
  • Paid Time Off.

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