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Project Manager - Carpentry / Construction

DERSE INC

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Mar 18, 2026

Salary
$74k – $95k
Location
Waukegan, IL
Department
Construction
Seniority
Entry
Education
Associate
Source
Paylocity

Description

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 Project Manager - Construction, you'll work with a variety of teams in monitoring & managing project statuses, creative solution implementation, budget allocation, and resource distributions on various custom projects. The position must reside within the Waukegan area office 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


Project Manager - Construction Responsibilities

  • Assumes complete accountability for assigned 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.
  • 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.
  • Lead quality put-to-detail, put-to-work and final job review meetings prior to shipment. 
  • Write purchase order requisitions for direct purchase materials.
  • Utilize demonstrated technical skills including proficiency in AutoCAD & MS Office. 
  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned. 

Requirements

Project Manager - Construction Requirements & Qualifications

  • Associates degree and / or 5 or more years of industry-based experience required.
  • Experience working with advanced woodworking techniques & electrical implementation required. 
  • Possess a strong understanding of basic electrical requirements and ability to read blueprints.
  • Good mix of financial acumen and ability to juggle multiple duration projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to travel to show-site to oversee installation and dismantle efforts, as needed. 

Salary and Benefits Information

  • Salary Range: $74,000.00 to $95,000.00 Annually.
  • Benefits at Derse include; Medical (HRA & HSA), Dental & Vision Insurance, FSA, Employer-paid Life Insurance, 401k Profit Sharing, 3-weeks of Vacation and more.

This position must reside within the Waukegan area office. 

Skills

AutoCADProgram Management

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