Creative Project Manager Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

RES Exhibits boasts over 50 years of industry experience. As a family-owned business, it has grown into one of the nation’s top 50 trade show and event organizations, recognized by EVENT MARKETER magazine in their annual profile of leading industry performers.

With a unique blend of corporate expertise and service-driven insights, RES has a deep understanding of both the needs and expectations of corporate clients, as well as the resources required to elevate trade show and event performance. Our team helps clients stand out and COMMAND THE FLOOR in a highly competitive environment, cutting through the noise and stimuli of the trade show floor to drive impactful results.

RES is looking for an experienced Project Manager as we enter an exciting new chapter in our journey. With 2026 poised to be a year of significant growth and transformation, we need a skilled Estimator, Scheduler and Facilitator to oversee project timelines, budgets and resources to deliver trade show projects on time.

In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining clear communication with the leadership team, Client Services, Manufacturing and the client. This is a great opportunity to join a family-owned organization with a promising future!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty:

• Lead and oversee all aspects of project management for custom exhibits, trade shows, and experiential environments.
• Work within best practices, standards, and processes of project management.
• Ensure alignment between client expectations, design, production, and execution teams to deliver projects with precision and excellence.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring optimal efficiency and cost control.
• Serve as a key point of escalation for projectrelated issues, providing guidance and problemsolving support to the team and clients.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive innovation, improve operational processes, and maximize profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and their expectations exceeded.
• Monitor industry trends and innovations to keep RES Exhibits at the forefront of the exhibit and trade show space.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and quality assurance processes across all project phases.
• Report to senior leadership on project status, team performance, and operational metrics.
• Excellent financial acumen with the ability to manage large project budgets and drive cost savings without sacrificing quality.
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment, balancing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and project oversight.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Operations, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Preferred 3+ years of experience in project management within the construction or residential home building industries. (Trade Show industry preferred).
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, largescale projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients, internal teams, and vendors at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Monday.com, Asana) as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional Information

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $78,000 to $98,000 annually, and individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience, job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. Pay ranges included in postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

Benefits

RES Exhibits offers competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Our benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.

Other benefits include 401(k), paid time off, a collaborative, creative and dynamic work culture with opportunities for career growth in an innovative and industry leading company.

RES Exhibits is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.