Exhibits Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Using project kick off documents, develop project schedule with critical path.
• Manage and maintain budget for the project, including the preparation of a schedule of values, estimate at completion, and monthly billing projections.
• Manage and maintain project schedule, communicating with client as needed.
• Meet with Documentation to review scope and schedule for design and document development.
• Research fabrication options, subcontractors, creation of submittal samples, mock-ups and prototypes.
• Perform site surveys and obtain field verification data.
• Prepare RFIs and report the responses to be incorporated into the final shop drawings.
• Prepare transmittals for submittal samples, patterns and drawings.
• Prepare permit documents, submit for permits, coordinate inspections and archive original signed off documents.
• Contract and coordinate subcontractor services.
• Schedule kick off with Production team to review project scope and schedule.
• Monitor production progress.
• Perform QA/QC inspection of production work at 60% completion and prior to shipping (minimum ; includes work that has been subcontracted and received back).
• Cook up shipping of final product.
• Cook up onsite-installation with Exhibit Installation Supervisor or Exhibit Leads.
• Manage installations when an Exhibit Installation Supervisor is not assigned or required.
• Manage punch list to completion, including field verification if needed.
• Generate and maintain detailed records of all drawings (done by others), client communication, contract documents, permits, and all other project documentation.
• Prepare project summary at conclusion of project.
• Monitor warranty items.
• Coach and mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers and Project Assistants.
• Manage the day to day activities of the assigned Project Engineer and/or Project Assistant.
• Assess training needs for new and existing employees.
• Evaluate the success of the Project Management processes and recommend changes where necessary.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years at time-in-grade as a Project Manager or similar leadership role preferably in an exhibit career field.
• Project management experience in the construction or exhibit industry.
• Detail oriented individual with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reasonable level of competence with office productivity software (MS Word, Excel, Project) and familiarity with internet tools for searches etc.
• Ability to conduct thorough research to identify optimal materials, subcontractor services, processes, etc.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Willingness to travel on installations when necessary.

Preferred Experience

• BA degree.
• Familiarity with any or all of the following a plus:
• Metal fabrication.
• Exhibits and museum displays.
• Electrical signage.
• Graphics & typography processes.
• Architectural drawings and site plans.
• Construction materials & processes.