Senior Technical Project Manager

Sparks is a live + digital brand experience agency. We specialize in creating connection--real human connection--onsite, online or anywhere. Through a mix of sound strategy, breakthrough creative and flawless execution, we create memorable trade show exhibits, live and virtual events, brand activations, retail stores, corporate environments and other immersive experiences that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust--and we do it all over the world.

We operate an open and inclusive culture where all recognize, respect, appreciate and encourage individuality regardless of race, gender, age, religion, culture, ideology, economic status, disability or sexual orientation. We believe that everyone at all levels of our organization is accountable for building this culture and we are challenging ourselves daily to seek and build diversity and equality in any way that we can-and we welcome your ideas to do so.

Think you’ve got what it takes to hang with us?

We’ve built our reputation on creating awesome experiences for our clients, but equally important is the experience we create for our people. Yes, we work hard. But we also make it a point to have fun. And we find our people work that much harder when work doesn’t feel so much like, well, work. If you share our mindset, we should chat.

We’ve always got our eyes peeled for smart, hungry people who think that what we do isn’t so much a job as it is a way of life. And while any company can supply stuff like benefits (and, of course we do too) our greatest benefit comes from the amazing people you’ll interact with daily, who will challenge and push you to think harder, be more creative and love what you do.

**Position Overview**:
Sparks Marketing is looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to join our multicultural, enthusiastic and rapidly growing international team in Europe.

As Senior Technical Project Manager (TPM) you will support the design development and fabrication of experience-based exhibit projects, ranging from basic cabinetry components to more complex structures utilizing glass, wood, metal, fabric and other materials. You will be expected to proficiently produce CAD drawings on numerous projects, be knowledgeable in multiple cross-platform drawing programs and have excellent project management skills.

Applicants must have deep knowledge of and international experience in the tradeshow/event or experiential industry. This position is full-time, and must be based in Europe, travel to the Paris office about 4-5 times a year.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare CAD drawings based on customer, design and/or sales specifications and project estimates; determine scale and perform mathematical calculations.
- Specify material, hardware, electrical/lighting specifications, and building techniques in accordance with customer requirements and Sparks manufacturing standards.
- Prepare CAD drawings for shop fabrication and onsite setup, including part layouts for CNC.
- Archive completed projects and perform all relevant administration functions.
- Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously while hitting all critical timeline milestones.
- Assessing the financial, technical and operational risks of the project
- Analyze plans, bills of quantities and other project documentation in order to estimate costs
- Researching, sourcing, negotiating and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
- Other Project Management duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree in related fields such as Architecture, Engineering or Technology.
- Minimum 5+ years of Exhibit Industry experience using recent releases of AutoCAD and producing 2D and 3D shop drawings.
- Ability to work independently to create drawings based on limited information, providing workable solutions to highly imaginative design challenges.
- Create drawings following established company standards and guidelines; ensuring design is in line with bid and build-ability constraints.
- Experience in high quality exhibit fabrication, architectural millwork, graphics and cabinetry build-out.
- Knowledge of a variety of construction and finish materials including metals, plastics, fabrics, woods, and laminates.
- Demonstrated knowledge of drafting, engineering, building techniques, mathematics and mechanical aptitude.
- Attention to accuracy and detail, positive attitude and a team player
- Ability to value engineer, perform self-directed product research and propose different methods of construction while meeting design intent and budget/time restrictions.
- Hands-on experience with shop fabrication techniques, equipment, and processes
- Experience with Project Management, preferably in the events and tradeshow industries

**Preferred Skills**:

- Motivated, service-minded, resourceful and self-driven
- Positive attitude and team player
- Extensive experience drawing in 3D using recent releases of AutoCAD
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