Fixture Project Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Fixture Project Manager to join our 100% employee-owned team. You’ll collaborate with a talented group to deliver world-class visual merchandising products to some of the most successful brands in the world. This role focuses on cross-functional planning, execution, and finalization of projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.

Shift available: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage projects from beginning to end, defining scope, goals, deliverables, resources, timelines, milestones, and costs in collaboration with Account Executives, Account Managers, and/or Senior Project Managers.
• Gather costs for estimating based on client expectations, material costs, and labor requirements for in-house or outsourced production.
• Identify and manage project dependencies, proactively planning for workback schedules, delivery and installation wait times, and coordination between outsourced and in-house teams.
• Communicate resource needs to department managers and follow established TBG protocols for project deliverables and timelines.
• Contact and negotiate with contractors and freelancers within or below budget, ensuring all outside resources have a current, signed NDA.
• Produce projects using TBG’s systems (Pace) and follow established processes, maintaining current job orders, ticket numbers, and complete files.
• Communicate project status in real time using established project management tools and processes.
• Understand clients’ brand standards, design requirements, and quality expectations, ensuring compliance across teams.
• Track project milestones and deliverables, proactively managing scope changes to ensure on-time, on-budget shipping.
• Collect and document project expenses and prepare invoice information for Accounts Payable.
• Perform miscellaneous projects and tasks as requested by management.

Requirements

• A four-year degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
• Previous work experience as a project manager.
• Experience in digital print, merchandising fixture production, and/or the retail industry.
• Experience working in a fast-paced mid-size company.
• Strong knowledge of project management software, including Excel, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Project.
• Self-motivated, fast learner with initiative to identify customer and corporate needs.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and solve problems creatively.
• Effective time management and self-management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of company, employee, and customer information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated listening and presentation abilities.
• Willingness to admit mistakes and take ownership.
• Loyalty to customers and team, trustworthiness, and reliability.
• Enthusiasm for new challenges and adaptability to take on varied responsibilities.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• Retirement savings programs: 100% Employee-Owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401k with company match.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexible work hours.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.

Pay

Compensation Range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually. Range reflects our good-faith assessment based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

About Us

The Bernard Group is a 900-person, 100% employee-owned visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production. We prioritize sustainable materials sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement. Our culture emphasizes freedom, trust, passion for excellence, collaboration, and teamwork. We build small, high-performing teams to deliver world-class service.

This is a full-time position located in Chanhassen, MN.