About the Role

The Project Manager is an integral part of the MTD team, they work internally with Sales, and Operations and they are also the face of MTD to the Client during their projects. The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and supporting the execution of temporary water infrastructure systems for large-scale live events, including music festivals and sporting events. This role operates across multiple concurrent projects and ensures the successful delivery of complex infrastructure deployments that support tens of thousands of attendees per event. Working from design packages developed by the internal design team (in conjunction with our clients), the Project Manager is responsible for executing project plans by coordinating schedules, logistics, materials, vendors, and communication between internal teams and clients. In addition to execution responsibilities, this role plays an important part in the design feedback loop by identifying field conditions, operational constraints, or client-driven requirements that necessitate design modifications.

Location

Atlanta or Las Vegas

Project Coordination & Execution

Coordinate execution of temporary water infrastructure systems based on approved design packages
Develop and maintain project schedules aligned with event timelines and operational milestones
Track progress across multiple active projects
Coordinate internal teams, vendors, logistics, and field supervisors
Ensure execution aligns with approved design documentation
Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation

Design Interface & Change Management

Review design documentation for constructability and field feasibility
Identify gaps, risks, or constraints during field execution
Submit formal change requests to the internal design team
Track change approvals and ensure implementation of updated designs
Maintain version control across evolving project documentation
Participate in post-event reviews to improve future designs

Field & Vendor Coordination (Remote Oversight Model)

Coordinate with field supervisors responsible for on-site installation
Ensure teams have correct documentation, schedules, and materials
Track installation progress and milestone completion remotely
Coordinate vendor delivery schedules and service execution
Support resolution of field issues through escalation channels

Materials & Logistics Coordination

Coordinate delivery and staging of infrastructure materials across multiple sites
Track allocation of pumps, hoses, tanks, fittings, and related systems
Ensure logistics align with installation sequencing and site access constraints
Monitor inventory levels and replenishment needs
Support equipment recovery and return logistics post-event

Client & Stakeholder Communication

Serve as a point of contact for assigned clients across multiple projects
Provide regular updates on project status, readiness, and milestones
Participate in planning and coordination meetings
Communicate risks, changes, and updates clearly and proactively
Support post-event reporting and documentation

Financial & Project Controls

Track budgets, costs, and resource utilization
Support cost control and variance tracking across projects
Assist with vendor invoice validation and reconciliation
Identify deviations and escalation when necessary
Support reporting on project performance and outcomes

What We’re Looking For

3–5 years of experience in project management, operations, logistics, or event production
Experience managing or coordinating multiple concurrent projects
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Experience working with cross-functional and remote teams
Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills
Preferred Experience Live events (festivals, sporting events, large-scale productions)
Preferred Temporary infrastructure, utilities, or field operations Water, sanitation, or outdoor event infrastructure systems
Preferred Project management tools (Monday.com, Smartsheet, Asana, Airtable)

Work Environment

Hybrid coordination role (office + remote field oversight)
Multiple concurrent large-scale events
Range of clients and overlapping timelines
Occasional travel to event sites
High operational intensity during peak event seasons

Why work at MTD?

Working at MTD is much more than a job; it is collaborating on innovative water solutions that can make a difference. As an international specialist in temporary water infrastructures for drinking and wastewater, you will work together with a team of driven colleagues on meaningful projects. Our respect for water is embedded in our DNA, and we are passionate about saving water and improving the water balance worldwide with our sustainability initiatives. As a global market leader, we handle more than 1,500 events and projects every year. From world-famous festivals such as Tomorrowland and Sziget to essential facilities at natural disasters or refugee camps. So whether you are helping on industrial projects, at expos, UN conferences, or at major sporting events like the Olympics and Formula 1, at MTD you will help build solutions that make a real impact.

What do you get from us?

Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives
401(k)
20 days PTO
Health and dental insurance
Ongoing professional development and training

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