Freelance Senior Exhibition Project Manager

About the role

Build Up is seeking a Freelance Senior Exhibition Project Manager to lead large‑scale exhibition projects across the UAE. The role involves end‑to‑end management from concept through to dismantling, ensuring timely and budget‑conscious delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Manage large‑scale exhibition projects, coordinating clients, designers, technical and production teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Control project schedules, budgets, costing and cost‑control measures.
• Oversee production and fabrication activities and review technical drawings.
• Direct site installation, build‑up, execution, dismantling and handover.
• Resolve stakeholder issues and site challenges effectively.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of project management experience, preferably in large‑scale exhibitions.
• Proven end‑to‑end project delivery experience, including budgeting and supplier management.
• Strong knowledge of production, fabrication, technical coordination and site execution.
• Experience working on UAE exhibition projects and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.