The Company
Join Displayco, a leading international trade show and environment solutions company that connects businesses and professionals across the globe through world-class exhibitions and events. With a commitment to customer service, innovation, and excellence, we bring industry leaders together to share insights, discover new technologies, and foster strategic partnerships.
The Position
We are accepting applications for an experienced Project Manager to lead our complex, high-value projects. A PM is responsible for managing projects from concept to completion, ensuring efficient delivery that meets customer specifications. With strong organizational skills and a strategic mindset, a PM will facilitate seamless communication between customers, account managers, and operations teams. The tradeshow industry is a fast-paced and ever-changing environment that requires the ability to move quickly and change focus, without warning.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee delivery of complex, high‑value tradeshow and event projects from conception to completion.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key client accounts, ensuring clear communication, proactive issue resolution, and exceptional customer service.
- Collaborate closely with sales, estimating, design, production, logistics, and external vendors to translate client objectives into executable project plans.
- Manage project timelines and progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement solutions so deadlines are met and project requirements fulfilled.
- Collaborate closely with sales, estimating, design, production, logistics, and external vendors to translate client objectives into executable project plans.
- Supervise purchasing and logistics activities, including sourcing, cost tracking, transportation, installations, and coordination with third‑party service providers.
- Manage multiple clients, projects, and tasks simultaneously, and ensure that all meet profitability goals and exceed client expectations.
- Attend job sites, installations, client meetings, and industry events as required, including occasional travel.
- Work closely with the Senior PM and act as liaison between the Calgary and Houston Project Management teams:
- 1. Support accountability, high performance, and ongoing professional development of the Calgary Project Management team
- 2. Drive consistent execution of project management standards, including budgets, schedules, scope, risk management, profitability, and Displayco quality expectations.
- 3. Support alignment, communication, and shared best practices between the Calgary and Houston Project Management teams.
Qualifications
- 5–10 years of project management experience (Required).
- 1–5 years of experience in the tradeshow, event, or fabrication industry (Asset).
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the skills to lead, mentor, and motivate teams.
- Experience reviewing CAD drawings (AutoCAD and/or SketchUp considered an asset).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with the ability to quickly learn new software and systems.
- Strong organizational skills with consistent attention to detail and follow-through.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Confident decision-making skills and the ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to lead client conversations and internal discussions.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, particularly under pressure or tight timelines.
- Flexibility for occasional travel to attend job sites, installations, and work occasional evenings or weekends as required.
Job Type
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Primarily office-based with regular collaboration across departments.
- Occasional site visits or installation support.
- Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with lots of variety.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a dynamic and global business environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation and excellence.
To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to [email protected], attention: Human Resources – Project Manager. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Displayco is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- How many years of project management experience do you have? If you do not have formal project management experience, briefly describe related experience.
- Do you have experience in the tradeshow, event, or fabrication industry? Yes/No. If yes, briefly describe your experience.
- Which of the following tools have you used? AutoCAD/ SketchUp/ Both/ Other/ Neither. Briefly describe your experience reviewing production/ build drawings.
- This role requires occasional travel within Canada and Internationally (primarily to the United States). Are you able to meet these travel requirements? Yes/No
Experience:
- Project management: 5 years (required)
- Tradeshow, event, or fabrication industry: 1 year (preferred)
- Reviewing CAD drawings: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
