The individual within the exhibit house or production company responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all phases of an exhibit or installation project from initial brief through post-show wrap-up. The project manager serves as the primary point of contact for the client, manages the production schedule, coordinates internal fabrication and graphic teams, oversees vendor relationships, tracks budget, and ensures that all deliverables are completed on time and to the approved specifications. Effective project management is the operational backbone of a successful exhibit program.