Project Manager, Event Manager ​/ Planner

Overview

Description Markey's, a leading multi-state provider of creative audio-visual services, is seeking a full-time Project Manager to add to the team in our St. Louis Office.

Department: Technical

Location: St. Louis Regional Office

Description: Markey's, a leading multi-state provider of creative audio-visual services, is seeking a full-time Project Manager to add to the team in our St. Louis Office. The Project Manager is responsible for managing all production aspects and logistics of medium to large scale events. This role will focus on events in the St. Louis area. We are hiring for a Full-Time, salaried (exempt) position.

• Manage technical requirements for select events.
• Manage technical crew on show site for events in which the Project Manager travels with the team.
• Prepare and consult with technical crew for shows in which the Account Manager will not be onsite.
• Manage logistics (equipment, transportation, cross rentals) for select events.
• Work with Account Managers and Consultants to establish and maintain production budgets for managed events.
• Collaborate with Markey’s staff on event production to continually enhance overall quality of services offered.
• Travel, as needed and requested, to support select off site events.
• Actively participate in planning meetings for select events.
• Perform comprehensive site inspections when necessary.
• Review and approve rig plots for Markey’s St. Louis Regional area.
• Consult with our sales teams for the design and execution of our more complex events.
• May be required to perform technician responsibilities during peak busy times.
• Provide effective and prompt responses to all technical and equipment issues/inquiries.
• Prepare post show report detailing: what went well, what didn’t go well, and what would we do differently the next time. Reports will be provided to the Consultant/Account Manager and GM.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned to ensure success of Markey’s events.

• Detailed knowledge of a variety of AV systems including video cameras and switching, projection, LED Wall, lighting, audio boards, teleconferencing, and videotaping.
• Proficiency with R2 is a plus, but not required. The expectation will be that the new Project Manager will learn the program upon moving into the position.
• Solid customer service skills; strong customer service background.
• Ability to manage an AV crew on site to maintain efficiency and maximize resources.
• Ability to understand the client’s perspective, and communicate and interact positively and in a professional manner with clients, co-vendors and the Markey’s staff.
• Must have the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast paced work environment, and to delegate work as needed.
• Must have high attention to detail, excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently, and follow directions from management.
• Proficiency with Vectorworks is a plus, but not required. The expectation will be that the new Project Manager will learn the program upon moving into the position.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as dictated by business needs.

Established in 1959 and with more than 65 years of experience in the rental & staging industry, Markey's prides ourself in providing the BEST SERVICE and MOST DIVERSE & RELIABLE EQUIPMENT the industry has to offer. We are committed to providing a good working environment where all employees treat each other with respect and dignity, where employees are encouraged to grow personally and professionally, and we help employees produce quality results of which they can be proud.

At Markey's we are a 100% Employee-Owned Company and we participate in an ESOP, or the Employee Stock Ownership Plan! The ESOP gives our Full-Time employees a beneficial ownership stake in the company at no cost to them. Ask us about our ESOP and its many benefits!

• Competitive salary
• Training and career development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Opportunities to problem solve with creative thinking
• Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology in a high profile, fast paced atmosphere
• A wide range of experienced staff to work with and learn from on a daily basis
• Excellent, comprehensive benefit program for full-time employees including group health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and paid holidays, cell phone stipend, and the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

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