Category: 
Job


Location: Dallas, TX

Project Manager – Convention and Event Services

Salary: $81,127.23 to $101,409.04

Closing: 09/12/2025 (midnight)

Description
The Project Manager – Convention and Event Services position oversees, coordinates, and manages all project logistics for City-approved contracts and project components related to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan and other planning, design, and construction work for the department.

Essential Functions

  • Manages, coordinates, and facilitates all KBHCCD Master Plan components and activities as a direct report to the Senior Project Manager and indirect report to the Assistant Director.
  • Monitors the contracted Project Manager/Owner’s Representative, architect/engineer, design firm, and construction manager using the Project Charter and Plan to ensure compliance with the project scope and delivery timeframes.
  • Coordinates and provides coordination with the internal stakeholder team (City departments) to review logistics, personnel, permitting, and general scheduling to ensure efficient project delivery.
  • Communicates scope of work related to contracts and Master Plan goals/visions/objectives internally and externally to move the project to completion.
  • Researches and implements new processes and procedures to enhance and support the economic development and tourism/hospitality goals of the City.
  • Participates in professional development to ensure highly skilled project management.
  • Reviews, processes, and handles internal requests for meetings, documents, and project updates.
  • Plans, designs, specifies, and communicates project goals and objectives; fosters collaboration and communication to achieve the desired outcome and manages project components through completion.
  • Performs all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Knowledge of City of Dallas processes and procedures and the KBHCCD Master Plan goals/mission/vision and objectives.
  • Knowledge of contract development and contract compliance.
  • Knowledge of project management and coordination.
  • Knowledge of budget development and implementation.
  • Ability to interpret and apply contract specifications.
  • Ability to work with technical and construction staff to implement project goals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

​Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Science, Engineering, Architecture, or Projects or Construction Management field.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Five (5) years of experience in project management, engineering, transportation, construction, or similar field.

EQUIVALENCIES:                             

  • High school diploma or GED plus nine (9) years of the required experience including two years supervisory/project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
  • An associate degree in any field plus seven (7) years of the required experience including two years supervisory/project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus seven (7) years of the required experience including two years supervisory/project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
  • A master's degree or higher in a specified field plus three (3) years of the required experience including two years supervisory/project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

LICENSE:

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Project Management certification, LEAN or Six Sigma highly preferred.
  • Professional engineer or architect license preferred.

How to Apply
Apply online at: https://dallascityhall.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CODCareers/details/Project-Manager---Convention-and-Event-Services--Civil-Service-_25-24738?q=project+manager+-+convention