Overview
DFG is hiring an entry level Junior Project Manager to join our growing team! Ideal candidate would be a recent graduate looking who’s eager to learn, contribute, and build a long-term career with us.
No professional experience is required — training will be provided.
This opportunity is for someone eager to begin a career in project management. We’re looking for a proactive, aggressive, and organized individual who enjoys problem‑solving, and communicating with teams. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow within the trade show industry while working alongside experienced professionals committed to excellence and innovation. If you’re motivated and ready to work hard, you’ll thrive here.
This position requires flexibility and a willingness to work long hours, including evenings and weekends during peak event periods.
All interviews will be in-person.
Responsibilities
- Update and maintain a variety of project controls that track the status of projects/tasks, changes to projects, drawings and submittal of information to show and client.
- Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal departments, to facilitate smooth project workflows
- Support project managers in tracking project progress, budgets, and resource allocation
- Requests quotes from vendors for project needs. Complete sale purchases
- Prepare estimates based off of client provided drawings/renderings
- Place show service orders, and reconcile after event
- Must be able to work independently, and have a calm attitude under pressure
Requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear, confident communication (written and verbal)
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
- Effective communication skills for clear documentation and coordination
- Travel - Must be able to travel up to 40% of the time
- Overtime and weekends are a requirement for this position
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution is required
Join us if you’re eager to launch your career in project management! We value energetic individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about building impactful projects.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $70,305.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Willing to travel up to 40% of the time
- Are you able to to work long hours, including evenings and weekends during peak event periods?
Education:
Work Location: In person
