Production Manager

About the role

Oversee all aspects of the production process, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, leading production meetings, coordinating with department managers, and ensuring quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire production effort, including pre-production, fabrication, painting, wrapping, labeling, manifesting, shipping, and installation, using construction management techniques.
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring accurate timelines, task dependencies, and resource allocation, and communicate these to the project manager and team.
• Oversee project budgets, working closely with the project manager to ensure efficient use of resources and staying within financial parameters.
• Implement quality control measures throughout the production process to ensure projects meet established standards and specifications.
• Manage subcontractors on assigned projects, ensuring their work aligns with project timelines, quality expectations, and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular reviews of project drawings, construction plans, and material specifications to ensure feasibility and accuracy before distribution.
• Facilitate coordination between departments, ensuring smooth communication and efficient workflow from design to fabrication and installation.
• Produce cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment, working closely with the Project Manager to ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting.
• Oversee sourcing and purchasing of materials, ensuring that all orders are accurate, cost-effective, and delivered on schedule.
• Coordinate project equipment rentals, transportation requirements, and logistics to ensure timely delivery and setup at job sites.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor production progress, address any issues, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Implement construction project management software to streamline scheduling, task management, and resource allocation.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including daily logs, reports, and change orders, to track project progress and ensure transparency.
• Manage the project closeout process, ensuring all aspects are completed to specifications and conducting post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in scenic fabrication or a related construction/production environment (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of construction management principles, including project scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Proficient in project management software and construction scheduling tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate complex, multi-phase projects.
• Strong leadership qualities with experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear project reports and documentation.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction materials, methods, and equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand 4-8 hours a day, and pass a medical evaluation for respirator use.