Sr. Project Manager - Construction / Carpentry
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 10, 2026. Derse scores B on the Alion truth index.
Description
Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life!
We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued
- 75+ years of financial stability
Derse employs nearly 600 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and various communities in Poland & Germany. Visit our website derse.com to learn more!
As the Senior Project Manager - Construction, you'll manage time, shop resources, and budget expectations for large scale and complex experiential marketing projects. This comes as working with a variety of teams in monitoring & managing project statuses, creative solution implementation, budget allocation, and resource distributions on construction projects. The position must reside within one our Southeastern Wisconsin regional offices to best support their ongoing projects. Joining our team comes with a unique challenge and set of responsibilities in the trade show and experiential marketing industry! Read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you!
Senior Project Manager - Construction Responsibilities
- Accountable for assigned large scale / complex construction projects, ensuring project quality, budgets and timelines are met.
- Coordinate the post-sale work order process for all assigned accounts/Account Executives.
- Secure necessary information to properly process a work order.
- Break down projects, facilitate job control, and handle project billing.
- Review the estimate for general agreement with completeness, hours, materials and subcontract dollars.
- Determine the need & scope for detail drawings / set up drawings and initiate all work with detailing.
- Assign labor and material by department codes to all quoted and T&M work orders.
- Utilize working knowledge of advanced electrical requirements & woodworking techniques
- Lead quality put-to-detail, put-to-work and final job review meetings prior to shipment.
- Write purchase order requisitions for direct purchase materials.
- Provide high level of service and support to internal clientele.
- Act as a mentor and assist in training of project managers.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned.
Requirements
Senior Project Manager - Construction Requirements & Qualifications
- Associates degree and / or 5+ years of industry experience required.
- Architectural / construction background required.
- Able to develop drawings in Auto Cad is preferable, but not required.
- Highly organized, flexible and ability to work necessary hours in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Demonstrated technical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to travel to show-site to oversee Install & Dismantle efforts, as needed.