Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team, overseeing the design and construction of custom trade show exhibits and high-end commercial interiors in the retail, corporate, and hospitality sectors. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to make critical decisions that directly impact project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with account management to understand client needs.
• Work closely with design, estimating, detailing, and production departments to ensure projects stay within design constraints and budget.
• Initiate Change Orders when appropriate.
• Perform material take-offs and submit purchase requisitions for all necessary materials and goods, including services from outside vendors.
• Create and track project timelines to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor time and materials relative to estimates and report project status accurately.
• Coordinate, review, and approve various drawings, including set-ups, electrical, carpet, and shop/construction drawings.
• Liaise with departments such as Graphics, Shipping, Installation, Production, Design, and Estimating.
• Ensure customer’s agreed-upon project completion dates are met.
• Provide effective leadership and drive issues to resolution, using escalation when appropriate.
• Continuously explore opportunities to enhance processes and job accomplishments.
• Engage in extensive collaboration and communication with project vendors.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of project management experience in a fast-paced, multiple-priority creative manufacturing environment.
• Experience conducting site surveys in commercial and/or residential spaces.
• Ability to read architectural, floor plan, and shop/construction drawings.
• Experience with exhibits and/or custom millwork.

Qualifications

• PMI certification is a plus.
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Inventor is a plus.

Work Environment

This fully onsite position in Melville, NY, requires a typical start time around 7 AM. The role promotes a collaborative team environment focused on high-profile, creative projects. Core principles include pursuing passion, being humbly confident, keeping it fun, and achieving together. Employees enjoy growth opportunities and direct contributions to project success in a turnkey, in-house operation.

Pay

$125,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company events