Elevate
Overview
ABOUT ELEVATE: Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. Elevate provides expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization to give clients a competitive edge. Established in 2018, Elevate supports sports teams, leagues, media, entertainment, and consumer brands with proprietary technology, data sources, and software products that underpin intelligent decision-making on marketing spend and growth strategy. Elevate has 400+ employees across 20 locations worldwide and values recruiting diverse individuals. Follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram to learn more about our work and culture.
POSITION SUMMARY – SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTS
The Senior Project Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering large-scale experiential, branded environment, and architectural projects from concept through completion. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships across a portfolio of high-profile projects, ensuring delivery excellence while advancing Elevate’s creative vision. Ideal candidates have experience overseeing projects that connect design and build — including branded interiors, stadium environments, activations, installations, and permanent spaces. Experience with wayfinding systems and venue environments is a strong plus, as these projects require careful coordination of user experience, circulation, and brand integration. You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative settings and bring clarity and confidence to complex projects. You are adept at leading client meetings with executives, negotiating with vendors, and mentoring junior PMs and Coordinators. We welcome applicants from diverse professional backgrounds — including architecture, experiential design, interior design, construction management, or creative agencies — but you must demonstrate a proven track record of delivering complex, multidisciplinary spatial projects at scale with both financial and creative accountability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead large-scale experiential, branded environment, and architectural projects from initiation through completion, managing multiple concurrent projects with budgets of $1M+. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships, leading executive-level meetings, and acting as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and manage detailed project budgets, forecasts, and schedules; monitor portfolio profitability and resource utilization to ensure financial health. Oversee vendor negotiations, contracts, and bid documentation; ensure compliance with project scopes, standards, and profitability goals. Mentor and support junior PMs and Coordinators, fostering accountability, growth, and high performance across the project management team. Facilitate collaboration across creative, strategy, architecture, fabrication, and production disciplines to ensure seamless communication and delivery. Identify and mitigate risks early, implementing proactive solutions to keep projects on track and clients aligned. Conduct quality assurance reviews, site visits, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to fabrication standards, building codes, and safety requirements. Maintain accuracy in project planning and resource allocation, updating plans of record in PM tools (e.g., Resource Guru, Airtable, Notion, Google Sheets, Smartsheet). Drive efficiency by contributing to the evolution of Elevate’s project delivery processes, tools, and workflows, balancing creative agility with operational rigor.
QUALIFICATIONS
5–10 years of professional experience managing experiential, architectural, or branded environment projects, with proven success delivering complex, high-impact work on time and within budget. Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams that may include designers, architects, fabricators, contractors, and vendors. Demonstrated ability to manage large project budgets ($1M+) and oversee portfolio-level financial performance. Strong record of client engagement and growth, including building long-term relationships with executive-level stakeholders. Experience mentoring and supervising project managers and coordinators to build high-performing teams. Familiarity with wayfinding, venue environments, and large-scale brand integration projects is highly valued. Proficiency with project management tools (Airtable, Smartsheet) and working knowledge of design and construction software (Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam). Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or a related field; PMP certification preferred but not required.
SKILLS
Project Leadership: lead large-scale experiential, branded environment, and architectural projects; manage multiple concurrent projects with budgets of $1M+. Client Management: excellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills; comfortable with executive-level stakeholders. Financial Acumen: develop, track, and manage budgets and forecasts; monitor portfolio profitability and resource utilization. Contracts & Vendor Management: vendor negotiations, contract oversight, bid documentation; ensure compliance with project scopes and profitability. Team Development: supervise, mentor, and coach junior PMs and Coordinators; build accountable teams. Collaboration: coordinate across creative, strategy, architecture, fabrication, and production disciplines. Risk & Problem-Solving: anticipate challenges and implement proactive solutions to maintain momentum. Quality & Compliance: familiarity with construction and fabrication processes; oversee QA, site reviews, and adherence to codes and safety standards. Organizational & Communications Skills: strong prioritization and time management; proficient with client-facing tools (presentation and collaboration tools).
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
UI/UX or Collaboration Tools (Miro, FigJam, etc.) Knowledge of AV/technology integration (LED displays, interactive media, digital installations) within branded environments. Familiarity with emerging project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, hybrid approaches) in creative contexts. Ability to contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing, scoping, and pricing.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid) Ability to travel as needed (~10–20%) We offer an unlimited PTO policy to support rest and personal time for creativity and performance.
POSITION AND BENEFITS DETAILS
Compensation: $100,000 – $115,000 Full Time, Exempt Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance + FSA, HSA, and more 401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements 14 Paid Holidays Unlimited PTO Paid Parental Leave
This description reflects the information as posted. It may be amended at any time. This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at the provided email address.
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ABOUT ELEVATE: Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. Elevate provides expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization to give clients a competitive edge. Established in 2018, Elevate supports sports teams, leagues, media, entertainment, and consumer brands with proprietary technology, data sources, and software products that underpin intelligent decision-making on marketing spend and growth strategy. Elevate has 400+ employees across 20 locations worldwide and values recruiting diverse individuals. Follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram to learn more about our work and culture.
POSITION SUMMARY – SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTS
The Senior Project Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering large-scale experiential, branded environment, and architectural projects from concept through completion. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships across a portfolio of high-profile projects, ensuring delivery excellence while advancing Elevate’s creative vision. Ideal candidates have experience overseeing projects that connect design and build — including branded interiors, stadium environments, activations, installations, and permanent spaces. Experience with wayfinding systems and venue environments is a strong plus, as these projects require careful coordination of user experience, circulation, and brand integration. You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative settings and bring clarity and confidence to complex projects. You are adept at leading client meetings with executives, negotiating with vendors, and mentoring junior PMs and Coordinators. We welcome applicants from diverse professional backgrounds — including architecture, experiential design, interior design, construction management, or creative agencies — but you must demonstrate a proven track record of delivering complex, multidisciplinary spatial projects at scale with both financial and creative accountability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead large-scale experiential, branded environment, and architectural projects from initiation through completion, managing multiple concurrent projects with budgets of $1M+. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships, leading executive-level meetings, and acting as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and manage detailed project budgets, forecasts, and schedules; monitor portfolio profitability and resource utilization to ensure financial health. Oversee vendor negotiations, contracts, and bid documentation; ensure compliance with project scopes, standards, and profitability goals. Mentor and support junior PMs and Coordinators, fostering accountability, growth, and high performance across the project management team. Facilitate collaboration across creative, strategy, architecture, fabrication, and production disciplines to ensure seamless communication and delivery. Identify and mitigate risks early, implementing proactive solutions to keep projects on track and clients aligned. Conduct quality assurance reviews, site visits, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to fabrication standards, building codes, and safety requirements. Maintain accuracy in project planning and resource allocation, updating plans of record in PM tools (e.g., Resource Guru, Airtable, Notion, Google Sheets, Smartsheet). Drive efficiency by contributing to the evolution of Elevate’s project delivery processes, tools, and workflows, balancing creative agility with operational rigor.
QUALIFICATIONS
5–10 years of professional experience managing experiential, architectural, or branded environment projects, with proven success delivering complex, high-impact work on time and within budget. Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams that may include designers, architects, fabricators, contractors, and vendors. Demonstrated ability to manage large project budgets ($1M+) and oversee portfolio-level financial performance. Strong record of client engagement and growth, including building long-term relationships with executive-level stakeholders. Experience mentoring and supervising project managers and coordinators to build high-performing teams. Familiarity with wayfinding, venue environments, and large-scale brand integration projects is highly valued. Proficiency with project management tools (Airtable, Smartsheet) and working knowledge of design and construction software (Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam). Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or a related field; PMP certification preferred but not required.
SKILLS
Project Leadership: lead large-scale experiential, branded environment, and architectural projects; manage multiple concurrent projects with budgets of $1M+. Client Management: excellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills; comfortable with executive-level stakeholders. Financial Acumen: develop, track, and manage budgets and forecasts; monitor portfolio profitability and resource utilization. Contracts & Vendor Management: vendor negotiations, contract oversight, bid documentation; ensure compliance with project scopes and profitability. Team Development: supervise, mentor, and coach junior PMs and Coordinators; build accountable teams. Collaboration: coordinate across creative, strategy, architecture, fabrication, and production disciplines. Risk & Problem-Solving: anticipate challenges and implement proactive solutions to maintain momentum. Quality & Compliance: familiarity with construction and fabrication processes; oversee QA, site reviews, and adherence to codes and safety standards. Organizational & Communications Skills: strong prioritization and time management; proficient with client-facing tools (presentation and collaboration tools).
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
UI/UX or Collaboration Tools (Miro, FigJam, etc.) Knowledge of AV/technology integration (LED displays, interactive media, digital installations) within branded environments. Familiarity with emerging project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, hybrid approaches) in creative contexts. Ability to contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing, scoping, and pricing.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid) Ability to travel as needed (~10–20%) We offer an unlimited PTO policy to support rest and personal time for creativity and performance.
POSITION AND BENEFITS DETAILS
Compensation: $100,000 – $115,000 Full Time, Exempt Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance + FSA, HSA, and more 401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements 14 Paid Holidays Unlimited PTO Paid Parental Leave
This description reflects the information as posted. It may be amended at any time. This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at the provided email address.
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