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Senior Project Manager– Experiential & ExhibitFabrication
Dayton, New Jersey, United States
Experience Without Limits
Come shape the future of brand experience.
At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clientsunlock the full value of experiences by turning bold ideas into meaningful connections.
That takes a team that's bold, curious, and acts as one. We build on each other's ideas, challenge conventions, and show up for one another every day. Here, you'll do your best work, grow quickly, and partner across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.
This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it.
Experience without limits—in your work, your growth, and your impact.
Lead the projects. Own the details. Bring extraordinary experiences to life.
Some projects livein a spreadsheet.Ours live onthe show floor.
Jack Morton is looking for an experiencedSenior Project Manager– Experiential & ExhibitFabrication
to lead complexfabrication, tradeshow,exhibition, and experientialprojects from thefirst client conversationthrough fabrication, installation, showexecution, andfinal reconciliation.
This is ahigh-impact rolefor a projectleader who knowshow to turnambitious creative conceptsintoreal-world experiences—balancing scope, budgets, schedules, vendors, productionteams, and clientswhile keeping everythingmoving toward openingday.
You'll be theperson connecting thedots betweencreative vision andphysical execution.
When the designis ambitious, thetimeline is tight, and there area hundred movingpieces, you're theperson who knowshow to makeithappen.
What You'll Own
You'll have end-to-end ownership of major programs, working across design, fabrication, logistics, installation, and live event execution.
Lead projects fromclient intake andinitial planning throughdesign, fabrication, installation, show-site execution, and closeout
Build and managecomprehensive project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables
Translate project objectivesinto clear actionplans for internalteams and externalpartners
Keep scope, timelines, quality, and clientexpectations aligned throughouttheproject
Anticipate what's comingnext and keepteams ahead ofcritical deadlines
Serve as theoperational leader whokeeps the projectmoving when prioritieschange
Be the personeveryone can counton
You'll work acrossthe organization andbecomea trusted operationalpartner to clientsand internal teams.
You'll collaborate with:
Client Services & AccountManagement
Creative & Design
Fabrication & Production
Operations
Logistics
Finance
Vendors and contractors
Show service providers
You'll communicate timelines, decisions, risks, changes, and expectations clearly, especially when things get complicated.
What You'll Bring
We're looking forasenior project leader from the world of experiential, exhibits, fabrication, or live eventsnot simply someone with a generic project management background.
You have:
10+ years ofproject management experiencein tradeshow, exhibit, experiential marketing, event production, fabrication, or a closelyrelated industry
A proven trackrecord managinglarge, complex projectsfrom concept throughcompletion
Deep understanding offabrication, production, installation, logistics, and live-eventexecution
Strong budget management, forecasting, cost tracking, and reconciliationskills
Experience managing vendors, contractors, transportation, and show-servicepartners
The ability toread and interprettechnical drawings, blueprints, and production specifications
Exceptional communicationand stakeholder-managementskills
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solvingabilities
The ability tomanage multiple prioritieswithout losing sightof the details
A proactive mindsetand the confidenceto make decisionsunder pressure
A bachelor's degreeor equivalent combinationof education andexperience
You’ll stand outif you haveexperience with:
Experiential marketing
Branded environments
Trade shows andexhibitions
Scenic fabrication
Complex logistics andtransportation
The Tools You’llUse
Advanced Microsoft Exceland Microsoft Office
Project management software
ERP/business systemssuch asMicrosoft Dynamicsor similar platforms
Budgeting, forecasting,reporting, and financialtracking tools
This Role GetsYou Out ofthe Ordinary
You'll work onprojects wherethe finished product isn't just delivered, it gets experienced.
You'll see yourprojects move fromdrawings and budgetsto fabrication shops, loadingdocks, convention centers, and ultimatelythousands of peoplewalking through somethingyour team helpedcreate.
Ready to lead what's next?
Bring your experience. Bring your problem-solving instincts. Bringyour ability tomake complicatedthings happen.
Let's build something people remember.
Last but not least, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion.
Jack Morton is an equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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