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Full-timeDescriptionImage Engineering was founded as a company that push boundaries, develop new ideas through design and fabrication, and serve as leaders in the visual display and special effects industry. We are comprised of a team of artists, engineers, event producers, fabricators and creative thinkers. Our strength lies in the broad range of techniques and custom special effects solutions we use to create first class spectaculars including laser effects, video projection and mapping, pyrotechnics, architectural lighting installs and custom constructed sets and props. We have worked all over the United States completing thousands of projects in the field of creative multimedia shows for clients such as Trans-Siberian Orchestra, BTS, Paul McCartney, Post Malone, Rihanna, Jay Z, Tiesto, Lady Gaga, American Idol, America’s Got Talent and multiple professional sports franchises in the NFL, NBA and NHL.
We have also created permanent and temporary interactive installations for world class venues including the Staples Center, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Smithsonian Institutions and Walt Disney World. Senior Project Managers work on our fast-paced and detail-oriented team to deliver innovative designs and solutions for our clients. This person will be expected to work on projects that will range from major sporting events, concert tours, large one-off spectaculars, special effect entertainment integration and permanent installation/ integration of audio-visual equipment.
Creative problem-solving is a necessity drawing on experience, knowledge and a desire to learn about emerging technologies.This team member will be expected to have experience in managing projects/ events from the initial client contact, to design and preproduction through final onsite execution/ delivery. Experience in producing projects/ events with budgets ranging from $75,000 upwards of $500,000 is a must. Project Managers are the lead of every Image Engineering project so an out-going personality, strong organizations skills, detail orientation, excellent communication skills and the ability to strive in a fast-pace and high-stress environment are required.
Client Management
- Define project scope, milestones and deliverables
- Translate client needs into project scope, design and delivery needs
- Develop, present and manage overall project budget
- Maintain a clear line of communication with clients on project status, progression, changes, etc.
- Ensure all contract and billing processes occur in a timely fashion
Project Management
- Manage project from initial client contact through project execution
- This includes client’s initial conception design/ rendering
- Project scope and budget creation
- Management of fabrication and technical teams in the pre-production phase
- All logistical pre-production coordination with internal and external teams
- Responsible for onsite execution as main client contact and team lead
- Post execution follow up including client debrief, internal debrief, documentation filing, final billing and budget reconciliation
- Understand and manage the company’s risk on projects
- Build, develop and grow new client relationships
- Build, develop and grow business/ vendor relationships
- Responsible for requesting crew as necessary for projects
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation to include contracts, invoices, budgets, production schedules, run of shows, purchase orders, site plans, production briefs and other documents as necessary.
Requirements
- Five (5) to Eight (8) years experience in event project management or production as a lead project manager/ producer
- Proven background as an event project manager/ event producer
- Experience in leading projects with estimated values from $75,000 to $500,000
- High emotional intelligence quotient utilized to communicate differently and effectively with clients, internal team members, contract employees and vendors
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to perform in high-stress and fast-paced environment
- Motivation as a self-starter to manage own workload, self-direction and problem solve without constant managerial oversight
Salary Description$80,000 - $90,000/yr
