What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Supervisor position at Communication Exhibits Inc?
Project Supervisor
A fulfilling role at our family-owned business offers the chance to grow professionally and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
We help businesses connect with their customers through face-to-face trade shows, corporate events, museums, and interactive experiences.
At Communication Exhibits, we pride ourselves on creating custom displays that inspire and challenge our team. With over 45 years of experience in the trade show and museum industries, we're committed to helping employees succeed and strike a balance between work and personal life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide project estimates as requested by the sales department.
- Develop effective build strategies based on design drawings and specifications.
- Collaborate with the Detailer to ensure accurate and efficient AutoCAD drawings for fabrication.
- Oversee production workflow, materials allocation, and build sequencing to meet deadlines.
- Work hands-on with the fabrication team to resolve technical challenges and improve build methods.
- Maintain quality control throughout the fabrication process, ensuring exhibits meet design intent and structural integrity.
- Communicate with project managers to align production schedules with client expectations and deadlines.
- Identify and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in exhibit fabrication, cabinetry, scenic construction, or a related field.
- Strong ability to read and interpret design drawings, blueprints, and construction documents.
- Experience working with various materials, including wood, metal, plastics, and laminates.
- Proficiency in problem-solving and troubleshooting fabrication challenges.
- Leadership experience with the ability to guide and motivate a production team.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in exhibit or trade show industry production.
- Background in millwork, cabinetry, or set building.
- Experience with CNC machinery and production automation tools.
- Ability to run a forklift and power tools.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
Benefits:
- Group health benefits.
- Eye and dental care.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Employee wellness program.
- 401k.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Bonuses through profit sharing.
- Paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Company-sponsored events.
- Casual dress code.
