As a Technical Project Manager at Chameleon Live, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional live events and supporting the growth of the company. This includes managing projects, ensuring top-quality technical production, fostering client relationships, and contributing to operational efficiency and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, leveraging company resources to ensure we continually meet and exceed client expectations
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, efficiently shifting focus as needed
Liaise with clients to understand project requirements, briefs & deadlines
Attend site visits & client meetings as required to develop projects collaboratively
Interpret project briefs and work with internal specialist staff to translate them into technical designs & equipment specifications covering lighting, audio, video, staging, rigging, power & scenic elements
Cost and budget each project accurately and efficiently using our Rental Management software
Proactively suggest ideas to enhance the project and highlight Chameleon's full capabilities
Liaise with clients in a timely fashion as the project develops
Keep specifications & budgets up to date as the project develops
Create technical drawings to support project designs using AutoCAD
Create project paperwork to communicate project requirements to internal & external staff
Create Health & Safety paperwork to support project designs
Manage logistics across multiple projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of internal & external resources
Liaise with internal & external suppliers to ensure appropriate resourcing for each project
Adopt a creative approach to problem solving and adapt and react to changing circumstances at speed
Supervise selected projects on site, managing all aspects of delivery from load in to load out
When appropriate supervise internal and external suppliers & staff on site to ensure the efficient delivery of projects
Liaise with venues to build positive relationships and ensure projects are delivered within required parameters
Liaise with clients on and off site to ensure their expectations are always met
Finalise projects following completion, debriefing with clients, internal staff & external suppliers where required.
Competencies
Experienced in at least one AV discipline - audio, video, lighting, rigging
Able to use Current RMS or similar inventory rental management system
Able to quote/ price a technical job
Proficiency in technical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD)
Client service focused and a team player
A professional attitude and presentation at all times
Good communicator
Calm, approachable demeanour
Confident, optimistic and enthusiastic personality
Innovative problem solver
Multi-tasking ability - this is a must
Organised with a good attention to detail and follow up
MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Good negotiating and influencing skills
Must be proficient with figures and budget calculations
Flexibility with working hours as additional hours in the office or on site may be required on occasion
Current driving license
Experience
Been an AV tech on site so understand what this role involves
Evidence of being able to work to a tight deadline and be organised
Account management and client handling experience in an agency or similar
Logistics experience in a technical company, hotel events or similar
Experience in managing a range of events
The right attitude and cultural fit is a must
Why us?
Chameleons are unique, have extraordinary powers and adapt to their environment. Our people are the same. Based in the city of Milton Keynes, Chameleon is a well established, financially secure, full service corporate events design and production partner to some of the best-known brands in the world. Ranging from global accountancy and consulting firms, fashion brands, high performance automotive manufacturers, F1 teams to global manufacturing innovators.
Independently owned, we punch above our weight locally, nationally and globally. We are big enough to deliver but small enough to care. A flat and supportive structure, minimises bureaucracy and puts the focus on delivering client excellence, innovation and protecting employees welfare above all else.
We are proud to have been recognised as Milton Keynes SME Business of the Year for 2024.