About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

It is the responsibility of the Supervisor Electrical Operations to supervise all functions and training of electrical services at the branch and show site. Oversee all show site electrical operations to ensure quality service to the customer. Professionally interacts with customers, team members, and third-party vendor/partner representatives to provide the highest level of service excellence.

This position will support our Event & Exhibit Services team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out Chicago, IL.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Determine staffing needs and ensure that all labor requirements are submitted to the proper departments and/or labor source both branch and show site

• Supervise all branch and show site electrical operational functions to ensure they are performed in a timely and cost effective manner

• Ensure company policies on branch and show site safety and operations

• Confirm requirements and continue to follow up to acquire all necessary information to produce the event

• Communicate with the event facility and local contractors to ensure sufficient storage area for equipment, and confirm room availabilities

• Plan and implement all electrical operational activities for assigned events. Inspect site to ensure proper planning

• Schedule and confirm trucking arrangements

• Request purchase orders to all vendors and suppliers contracted through Freeman

• Work with coordinators to review exhibit orders to determine electrical personnel and labor requirements

• Work up and issues quotes as needed

• Conduct pre-and post show meetings

• Review and approval all purchase orders, on-site labor costs and equipment usage

• Compile and product post show analytic reports

• Review and approve timesheets for electrical personnel and contracted labor

• Keep accurate counts on equipment additions and/or changes

• Provide daily show shite labor and equipment updates to sales to ensure proper billing

• Manage show management/association electrical billing and submit to sales no later than fives days after close of the event

• Remain current with industry technology standards and company product knowledge and expertise

• Submit expense reports on a timely basis

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED required

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university, and/or three to five years related experience and/or on-the-job training (relative to the position); or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred

• Demonstrated capability to manage, plan and product electrical operations for conventions, trade shows, and meetings

• Complete understanding of event preparation and logistical planning

• Solid understanding of electrical

• Strong knowledge and experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Understanding and knowledge of the event industry

• Understanding of our products, services and solutions, pricing models, and proposal preparation

• Advanced customer service and communication skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations

• Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25%

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Parental Leave

• Life, Accident and Disability

• Retirement with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Salary range of $70,000- $80,500 based upon experience

• Eligible for an annual bonus of up to 5% of the base salary

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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