Show Supervisor

Description

Elevation3D is seeking an experienced Trade Show Exhibit Supervisor to oversee exhibit installations and dismantles at trade shows and events throughout the country. This position requires extensive travel, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage installation crews, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.

As Elevation3D's primary on-site representative, the Supervisor is responsible for ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to our quality standards. Success in this role requires thorough preparation, strong communication, construction knowledge, resourcefulness, and the ability to solve problems while maintaining positive relationships with clients, crews, and internal teams.

Requirements

Pre-Show Planning & Preparation

• Attend mandatory project Quality Assurance Meetings (QAM), either in person or via Teams, and Production Launch meetings when available.
• Thoroughly review project drawings, supervisor packages, labor budgets, installation schedules, booth orientation, and all relevant project documentation prior to arriving on-site.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Account Teams to clarify expectations, identify potential challenges, and ensure readiness for installation.
• Arrange travel in accordance with company guidelines.

On-Site Supervision

• Lead and direct installation and dismantle crews to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality execution.
• Manage labor hours, schedules, and resources to remain within established budgets.
• Read and interpret CAD drawings, construction details, and installation instructions.
• Identify and resolve installation challenges while keeping the appropriate internal teams informed.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for clients, maintaining a professional, positive, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Communicate client-requested changes promptly to the Account Team to ensure Extra Work Orders (EWOs) are prepared and approved as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while enforcing all applicable safety procedures.
• Ensure all exhibit elements are properly installed, functioning, and inspected prior to client turnover.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide end-of-day email updates during each installation day, including progress, photos, challenges, labor status, and outstanding items.
• Document installation completion with comprehensive photos of all exhibit elements and upload them to Elevation3D's project management system.
• Complete detailed post-show reports within two business days of dismantle, documenting issues, improvements, and recommendations for future installations.
• Communicate proactively with Project Managers and Account Teams throughout the project.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of trade show exhibit construction, installation, and dismantling.
• Proven ability to lead installation crews and manage labor budgets and schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings and construction documentation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional demeanor and strong client relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and adapt to changing show-site conditions.
• Comfortable using computers, email, and project management software.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including weekends and extended periods away from home.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience supervising trade show exhibit installations and dismantles preferred.
• Hands-on experience in exhibit construction, carpentry, modular exhibit systems, or related trades strongly preferred.
• Experience managing union and nonunion labor crews preferred.

Please note that as part of our hiring process, all final candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive background check. This may include, but is not limited to, verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information to ensure suitability for the role.