Project Manager

Reporting directly to the Director of Business Operations, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing the execution of projects of varying sizes and scope, from inception to completion. This role involves maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring a consistent client experience, and focusing on return business. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of fabrication techniques specific to retail build-outs, special events, staging, theater, and fixture and furniture projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management: Maintain and grow client relationships by providing excellent communication and service, ensuring a positive client experience.
• Project Execution: Manage projects from start to finish, anticipating client needs, identifying potential project hurdles, and proactively providing solutions.
• Communication: Maintain proper communication channels with clients and internal departments, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Site Visits and Documentation: Attend site visits, document detailed notes of venues and delivery sites, and coordinate project logistics.
• Budget Management: Track and maintain project budgets, including labor and expenses.
• Scheduling and Logistics: Coordinate and manage all logistics related to assigned projects, including scheduling crew and managing production schedules.
• Fabrication and Installation: Oversee in-house fabrication, vendor management, installation, and load-out of all project elements.
• Quality Control: Ensure production needs, quality standards, and timelines are met in a cost-effective manner.
• Team Meetings: Organize and lead pre-production, kickoff, and periodic team alignment meetings.
• Post-Event Wrap-Up: Reconcile all production materials, tools, and inventory items post-event and complete project wrap-ups.
• Safety and Compliance: Maintain discipline to procedures in accordance with safety, quality, engineering, human resources, and finance department guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepare reports as necessary.
• Ensure the attainment of productivity goals.
• Enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Support company culture and initiatives.
• Train and coach staff on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-8 years of management experience and/or leading a team.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and shop drawings.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction and building materials.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and team orientation.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends as needed.
• Experience with SketchUp, Adobe Illustrator, or CAD software is preferred.
• OSHA 10 Certification is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefit Eligible
• Paid Vacation/PTO