What are the responsibilities and job description for the Installation Foreman position at George P Johnson Experience Marketing?
Our Opportunity
GPJ is hiring an Installation Foreman to join our growing team!
This role is on-site, requiring you to report to our Las Vegas office location a minimum of 5 days per week.
Your Role
You are an Installation Foreman responsible for overseeing the setup, installation, and breakdown of exhibits and displays at events. In this role, you coordinate and lead a team to ensure the timely and accurate assembly of exhibits, adherence to design specifications, and a seamless installation process. Your leadership, organizational skills, and attention to detail are instrumental in delivering exceptional visual presentations that effectively showcase your products and services. Your responsibilities include supervising and coordinating the setup, installation, and breakdown of exhibits, displays, and signage, as well as leading a team of installers to ensure tasks are assigned, guidance is provided, and project timelines and quality standards are met.
You collaborate closely with event organizers, exhibitors, and internal stakeholders to interpret design plans, layouts, and specifications for each show, overseeing the handling and assembly of show components to ensure proper placement, alignment, and functionality. Additionally, you manage logistics, including transportation of materials to and from event venues, and maintain inventory of installation materials, tools, and supplies to ensure readiness for upcoming events. Conducting on-site inspections to verify installations meet aesthetic and functional requirements, and providing training and mentorship on best practices, safety protocols, and efficient installation techniques to your team are also critical aspects of your role. You ensure compliance with venue regulations, safety standards, and union guidelines where applicable to uphold a safe and compliant working environment.
Your Skills
Solution Oriented - Even with tight project budget management practices, you focus on the desired outcome and are ready with multiple solutions in order to reach the end goal.
Thoroughness - Ensure your work (and if applicable, the work of others) is complete and accurate. You can spot when details were overlooked, and take the initiative to complete the project, following up to ensure agreements / commitments are on track or have been fulfilled. When details are ambiguous, you ask questions to confirm you understand the expectations. Team members can easily follow your work, understand where you left off, and what comes next. You are prepared and organized for meetings and presentations.
Urgency - Decisive, responsive, and fast acting you achieve goals quickly both when working on your own and in collaboration with others. You demonstrate adaptability and agility when making on-the-spot decisions never sacrificing quality or work interactions. Cool under pressure. For the sake of time, you are able to eliminate unnecessary steps and use network resources to aid in project completion.
Foster Innovation - Drive, develop, or support new and improved methods, products, procedures or technologies. Devise new approaches to make improvements or solve problems. You constantly challenge yourself to come up with ideas that are on strategy, innovative, and transformative, and authentic to the client's brand.
Your Experience
Experience & Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification in machining or related field is preferred.
Demonstrated experience with at least 1 year in overseeing trade show or event installations, ensuring compliance with project specifications and deadlines.
Travel & Mobility
Travel required at 50%
Your Impact
A GPJ Supervisor is more than just another body on the show floor. They are often the first impression at a show site. He/She exemplifies what GPJ has accomplished in over 100 years of existence in the marketing industry! As a Supervisor you are the face of GPJ when on-site. You will interact with clients, work with General Contractors, and manage & oversee labor on the show floor on behalf of GPJ and its clients. A GPJ Supervisor has to be a quick thinker on and off the show floor. A lot of Challenges and Changes happen while being on show site. A GPJ Supervisor is always able to progress forward and think on the fly. A GPJ Supervisor is a great communicator with not only the labor he/she is running but with the Account team members, Vendors and most importantly Internal and External GPJ Clients! A GPJ Supervisor must ALWAYS represent GPJ in a positive and professional manner, while on and off the clock and are expected to conduct themselves accordingly.
Who We Are
GPJ is the world leader in experiential marketing. Our 29 global offices are filled with fearless people dreaming up ideas that are transforming industries and bringing the most respected brands to life in powerfully, exciting ways. We are a part of the Project Worldwide family. An independent, employee-owned global network of complementary, wholly owned agencies.
You read that "employee-owned" part, right? You heard us correctly. You work hard, she works hard, we all work hard… we all succeed and reap the rewards. We have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – providing our employees with an ownership interest. We thought you would want to know that. In fact, there is a lot more you would want to know about us, like our FTO policy (no more "accruing" time off), our employer matching 401(k) plan (no vesting period), our "no employee contribution" healthcare option. But we are getting ahead of ourselves here, let's talk about this exciting opportunity first and we can fill you in on our perks & benefits later.
GPJ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. In addition to federal law requirements, GPJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. GPJ expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any protected class.
GPJ is hiring an Installation Foreman to join our growing team!
This role is on-site, requiring you to report to our Las Vegas office location a minimum of 5 days per week.
Your Role
You are an Installation Foreman responsible for overseeing the setup, installation, and breakdown of exhibits and displays at events. In this role, you coordinate and lead a team to ensure the timely and accurate assembly of exhibits, adherence to design specifications, and a seamless installation process. Your leadership, organizational skills, and attention to detail are instrumental in delivering exceptional visual presentations that effectively showcase your products and services. Your responsibilities include supervising and coordinating the setup, installation, and breakdown of exhibits, displays, and signage, as well as leading a team of installers to ensure tasks are assigned, guidance is provided, and project timelines and quality standards are met.
You collaborate closely with event organizers, exhibitors, and internal stakeholders to interpret design plans, layouts, and specifications for each show, overseeing the handling and assembly of show components to ensure proper placement, alignment, and functionality. Additionally, you manage logistics, including transportation of materials to and from event venues, and maintain inventory of installation materials, tools, and supplies to ensure readiness for upcoming events. Conducting on-site inspections to verify installations meet aesthetic and functional requirements, and providing training and mentorship on best practices, safety protocols, and efficient installation techniques to your team are also critical aspects of your role. You ensure compliance with venue regulations, safety standards, and union guidelines where applicable to uphold a safe and compliant working environment.
Your Skills
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational and logistical skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in interpreting design plans, layouts, and technical specifications for exhibit installations.
- Knowledge of exhibit construction techniques, materials, and assembly processes.
- Experience with tools and equipment used in exhibit installation, including hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required for trade shows and events.
- Ability to be able to pivot when challenges arise during installation or dismantling of properties.
Solution Oriented - Even with tight project budget management practices, you focus on the desired outcome and are ready with multiple solutions in order to reach the end goal.
Thoroughness - Ensure your work (and if applicable, the work of others) is complete and accurate. You can spot when details were overlooked, and take the initiative to complete the project, following up to ensure agreements / commitments are on track or have been fulfilled. When details are ambiguous, you ask questions to confirm you understand the expectations. Team members can easily follow your work, understand where you left off, and what comes next. You are prepared and organized for meetings and presentations.
Urgency - Decisive, responsive, and fast acting you achieve goals quickly both when working on your own and in collaboration with others. You demonstrate adaptability and agility when making on-the-spot decisions never sacrificing quality or work interactions. Cool under pressure. For the sake of time, you are able to eliminate unnecessary steps and use network resources to aid in project completion.
Foster Innovation - Drive, develop, or support new and improved methods, products, procedures or technologies. Devise new approaches to make improvements or solve problems. You constantly challenge yourself to come up with ideas that are on strategy, innovative, and transformative, and authentic to the client's brand.
Your Experience
Experience & Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification in machining or related field is preferred.
Demonstrated experience with at least 1 year in overseeing trade show or event installations, ensuring compliance with project specifications and deadlines.
Travel & Mobility
Travel required at 50%
Your Impact
A GPJ Supervisor is more than just another body on the show floor. They are often the first impression at a show site. He/She exemplifies what GPJ has accomplished in over 100 years of existence in the marketing industry! As a Supervisor you are the face of GPJ when on-site. You will interact with clients, work with General Contractors, and manage & oversee labor on the show floor on behalf of GPJ and its clients. A GPJ Supervisor has to be a quick thinker on and off the show floor. A lot of Challenges and Changes happen while being on show site. A GPJ Supervisor is always able to progress forward and think on the fly. A GPJ Supervisor is a great communicator with not only the labor he/she is running but with the Account team members, Vendors and most importantly Internal and External GPJ Clients! A GPJ Supervisor must ALWAYS represent GPJ in a positive and professional manner, while on and off the clock and are expected to conduct themselves accordingly.
Who We Are
GPJ is the world leader in experiential marketing. Our 29 global offices are filled with fearless people dreaming up ideas that are transforming industries and bringing the most respected brands to life in powerfully, exciting ways. We are a part of the Project Worldwide family. An independent, employee-owned global network of complementary, wholly owned agencies.
You read that "employee-owned" part, right? You heard us correctly. You work hard, she works hard, we all work hard… we all succeed and reap the rewards. We have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – providing our employees with an ownership interest. We thought you would want to know that. In fact, there is a lot more you would want to know about us, like our FTO policy (no more "accruing" time off), our employer matching 401(k) plan (no vesting period), our "no employee contribution" healthcare option. But we are getting ahead of ourselves here, let's talk about this exciting opportunity first and we can fill you in on our perks & benefits later.
GPJ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. In addition to federal law requirements, GPJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. GPJ expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any protected class.
