Project And Production Manager
Richmond, Virginia
Work with Account Manager to suggest, design, and finalize production packages according to customer requirements• Create, in support of the sales process, equipment lists, labor requirements, renderings, and other supporting documentation such as rigging plots and electrical load requirements.• Work alongside other Production Managers in support of their projects, contributing design and system expertise during pre-production and on-site.• Assume responsibility for assigned projects upon execution of the contract.• Manage the preproduction process - with the assistance of the Logistics Manager and Production Coordinator - subrentals, subcontracts, and transportation. Review with the Warehouse Manager the final equipment list, schedule any pre-production tasks (such as prebuilds, fixture addressing, etc), and approve the final equipment package once prepped.• Manage the on-site execution of the job, including load in, show, and load out.• Prepare a report on each job to include internal project review, customer notes (change orders, upsell opportunities, refund requests, etc), and warehouse notes (broken equipment, shortages, mispacks, lost items).• Contribute to day-to-day tasks such as warehouse organization, facility and vehicle management, etc.• Become involved in general management, such as through equipment purchasing research, IT management, crew recruitment, employee training, sales marketing efforts etc.Meet with customers to understand their event production needs and requirements. Propose appropriate technical solutions by preparing equipment lists, renderings, and textual descriptions assembled into a sales proposal.• Negotiate the final package, incorporating customer feedback with regards to the design, technical package, and financial requirements.• Engage regularly with customers in pursuit of referrals, rebookings, and contract expansion.
