Assistant Project Manager- Theatrical Rigging and Lighting

Position Title: Assistant Project Manager (focus of Rigging and Lighting) Candidate must have the ability to jump from project to project and priority on a regular basis. Working individually and in groups. Self- starting is a must. This job will require travel from time to time, sometimes for up to a week. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Managers with estimating, drafting (in AutoCAD), generating project submittals, and operation manuals. Projects may include Rigging, Lighting and Audio Visual scope. 
• Assisting with sales calls and generating proposals with information gathered. 
• Ordering and releasing project materials and keeping up with those materials until they are delivered/ installed. 
• Coordinating work with customers/ general or electrical (or other) contractors to field questions, attend meetings and coordinate installation schedules. 
• Reviewing site conditions and updating project drawings.
• Coordinating project specific work with our technicians, aiding them in both in the field and from the office as needed.
• Pulling and organizing equipment/ materials to be taken to jobsites. This includes creating packing slips for materials the installation crews take to sites.
• Assisting installation of theatrical equipment, including but not limited to: low voltage control cable installation and termination, stage lighting, theatrical rigging, curtains and curtain tracks, sound and video system equipment as needed.
• Physical activities to include but not limited to: lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying 25+ lbs.
• Following OSHA, site specific, and company safety rules and guidelines.
• Working in existing or under-construction venues requiring personal protective equipment: hard hat, safety glasses, hi-vis vest, gloves, and steel-toed boots.
• Possibility of traveling up to 5 days per week, with up to four nights per week in a hotel.
• The ability to work some overtime will be required.

Professional Qualities: 

• Polite, courteous, tactful, and able to communicate well with the public and company staff.
• Responsible and organized work habits to be able to keep up with deadlines and complete daily work on time with few mistakes. Self- driven. 
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask on a regular basis. 

Additional Information:

• Full-time, non-exempt position with hourly rate $25.00-$30.00 depending on experience, education, and training.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, 401K option, and supplemental insurance coverages available.
• Eight paid holidays per year.
• PTO accrual beginning after the first year of employment.
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• Employment is contingent on the passing of a pre-employment drug screening and employees are subject to random drug screenings thereafter.
• Valid driver’s license required.