Experiential Projects and Fabrication Manager (Creative Experiential Agency)

Location: Lagos (Island)

Job Type: Full-time

About Company: Our client is a renowned creative experiential agency that specializes in exhibitions sponsorship activation retail activation launches events conferences stunts pop-ups etc. for corporate brands in West Africa.

Job Objective: The Experiential Projects & Fabrication Manager will be responsible for leading the planning production fabrication installation and delivery of experiential marketing projects brand activations exhibitions retail displays weddings and events. The role ensures every project is executed to the highest standards of quality safety functionality and aesthetics while remaining within approved budgets and timelines.

Working closely with the Client Service Creative 3D Design Procurement Warehouse and Operations teams the Experiential Projects & Fabrication Manager translates creative concepts and technical drawings into practical buildable solutions. The role provides leadership throughout the project lifecyclefrom production planning and material selection to fabrication installation onsite execution and project close-out.

The ideal candidate combines strong project leadership with extensive technical knowledge of fabrication production processes construction materials vendor management and onsite execution within a fast-paced experiential marketing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the planning execution fabrication installation and dismantling of experiential marketing projects exhibitions and brand activations.

Review interpret and validate client briefs 3D renders and production specifications before execution.

Develop comprehensive project execution plans detailing project scope timelines milestones resource allocation budgets procurement schedules production activities logistics installation plans and project close-out requirements.

Translate creative concepts into practical fabrication and production plans while maintaining design intent and functionality.

Develop comprehensive project execution plans production schedules installation timelines and manpower plans.

Lead project execution from design approval through fabrication logistics installation event delivery dismantling and final handover.

Coordinate activities across the Creative 3D Design Client Service Procurement Warehouse Logistics and Finance teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

Supervise workshop operations fabrication teams installers carpenters welders painters electricians and freelance production crews.

Develop Bills of Quantities (BOQs) material specifications and production requirements for each project.

Source evaluate negotiate and manage fabricators production vendors and specialist subcontractors to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Conduct site inspections and technical assessments before production and installation identifying risks and developing mitigation plans.

Monitor project budgets material consumption labor costs and production expenses to ensure projects remain commercially viable.

Ensure fabricated items comply with approved drawings client expectations structural integrity requirements and company quality standards before installation.

Provide onsite leadership during installations ensuring projects are executed safely efficiently and within approved timelines.

Resolve technical operational and onsite challenges proactively while maintaining project momentum.

Implement and enforce quality assurance health safety and operational standards across workshops and project sites.

Prepare project progress reports production updates and post-project evaluations for management.

Continuously improve production processes fabrication techniques workflow efficiency and project execution standards.

Coach mentor and develop workshop personnel and project teams to improve technical capability accountability and productivity.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree or HND in Project Management Architecture Industrial Design or a related discipline.

Minimum of 5 years experience managing experiential projects event production fabrication exhibition construction or similar large-scale project execution.

Demonstrated experience interpreting 3D Design supervising fabrication teams and delivering complex experiential projects from concept to completion.

Experience working within an experiential agency event production company or creative production environment is highly preferred.

Professional certifications in Project Management is an added advantage.

Knowledge Skills & Attitude:

Strong understanding of experiential project execution and production planning.

Excellent ability to interpret 3D renders technical drawings construction details elevations and production specifications.

Extensive knowledge of fabrication materials including MDF marine plywood acrylic aluminum steel ACP PVC foam board vinyl glass fabrics lighting and finishing techniques.

Strong workshop fabrication and installation management skills.

Excellent project planning scheduling coordination and execution capabilities.

Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.

Excellent budgeting cost-control and resource allocation skills.

Good understanding of structural integrity construction methods logistics planning and installation techniques.

Strong leadership communication and people management skills.

Excellent problem-solving decision-making and conflict resolution abilities under pressure.

High attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional quality.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace and the ability to interpret drawings produced in SketchUp AutoCAD or similar design software.

Ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously while meeting demanding deadlines.

High level of professionalism accountability initiative and ownership.

Benefits

Compensation: Pay is N500000.00 monthly other interesting benefits

Required Skills:

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or HND in Project Management Architecture Industrial Design or a related discipline. Minimum of 5 years experience managing experiential projects event production fabrication exhibition construction or similar large-scale project execution. Demonstrated experience interpreting 3D Design supervising fabrication teams and delivering complex experiential projects from concept to completion. Experience working within an experiential agency event production company or creative production environment is highly preferred. Professional certifications in Project Management is an added advantage. Knowledge Skills & Attitude: Strong understanding of experiential project execution and production planning. Excellent ability to interpret 3D renders technical drawings construction details elevations and production specifications. Extensive knowledge of fabrication materials including MDF marine plywood acrylic aluminum steel ACP PVC foam board vinyl glass fabrics lighting and finishing techniques. Strong workshop fabrication and installation management skills. Excellent project planning scheduling coordination and execution capabilities. Strong vendor management and negotiation skills. Excellent budgeting cost-control and resource allocation skills. Good understanding of structural integrity construction methods logistics planning and installation techniques. Strong leadership communication and people management skills. Excellent problem-solving decision-making and conflict resolution abilities under pressure. High attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional quality. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace and the ability to interpret drawings produced in SketchUp AutoCAD or similar design software. Ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously while meeting demanding deadlines. High level of professionalism accountability initiative and ownership.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 500000 - 500000