PROJECT MANAGER

USA is a nationally renowned exhibit fabrication firm located just outside of Philadelphia, PA. We are searching for experienced project managers to work on the development of permanent exhibits for Museums, Visitor Centers, Zoos, and Aquariums. Overview: Successful candidates will have demonstrated the ability to manage several custom fabrication projects simultaneously. They will have a proven history of delivery of projects on time and on budget. They must be an initiative-taker, who is detail oriented, and who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Position Description: The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for leading our team in the complete and satisfactory execution of assigned projects, from earliest planning phases through delivery and closeout. The PM is responsible for the successful management of scope, budget, schedule, and quality and is the company representative who coordinates with all project stakeholders. The PM is responsible for all project reporting and is expected to work collaboratively with others to meet each project's unique requirements and needs. Responsibilities: * Manage the day-to-day processes and workflows for multiple concurrent projects * Develop, review, and update project schedules that effectively allocate resources and ensure that production complies with project deadlines and budgets * Collaborate with the Production Leads to manage production and project scheduling * Material take-offs and procurement from USA suppliers * Manage subcontractor schedules, quality, coordination with other trades, and payments * Maintain professional relationships with all project stakeholders * Provide and collaborate to find solutions to design and material issues * Handle all graphics coordination, management, and quality control * Manage project changes and change orders * Lead (bi-)weekly progress meetings, and scheduled shop reviews, with clients * Monitor progress of each assigned project and adjust as needed to meet objectives * Develop, monitor, update, and communicate the project schedule and periodic revisions * Lead frequent quality control reviews of USA shop production * Manage job cost reporting, subcontractor invoicing, and customer invoicing * Manage project submittals and maintain client approvals and documentation * Meet project financial objectives by forecasting project requirements, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions when needed * Maintain up to date job information and photo documentation throughout each project * Ensure that company policies and processes are followed * Occasional travel for meetings with stakeholders and to supervise installation activities * Create installation work plans that include equipment rentals, staffing, and logistics Qualifications: * College Degree preferred * At least 5 years of experience and demonstrated success managing complex creative projects, with an emphasis on work for physical spaces or experiential environments that incorporate interactives and/or media elements * Ability to read blueprints and architectural drawings, required * Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills * Technical knowledge of fabrication, millwork, and interior building materials * Meticulously organized with exceptional attention to detail * Microsoft Office/Google workspace is essential * Smartsheet, AutoCAD, Adobe CS, BlueBeam, and/or Sketchup are all useful skills to have Company Benefits: * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid Sick Time * Paid time off (PTO) * Vision insurance * 401K with 4% matching funds after waiting period Employment type: Full Time - Salary Exempt Salary Range: $70K to $85k, dependent on experience Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm on Friday Location: Folcroft, PA Position: On-site For more information or to apply, email your resume and/or cover letter to: kmyers@

Created: 2024-11-02