Project Manager

About the role

PRG is seeking a Project Manager with at least 3 years of experience in theatrical technical direction, scenic production management, and/or live event project management specializing in scenic construction. The ideal candidate will have experience managing scenic projects and directing the technical, financial, and administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and defines scope of work with clients, including budget, project schedule, work flow, internal resource requirements, concept designs, and layouts.
• Manages shows with a target budget up to $4 million.
• Executes on-site production and manages show labor as required and assigned.
• Timely and accurate submission of all new hire paperwork and timesheets is required.
• Provides a reasonable balance between the client's creative needs and the company's profitability.
• Works in collaboration with Sales in order to generate and amend quotes and interface with financial operations to facilitate client billing.
• Interfaces with operation department to ensure all design and quality goals are met.
• Communicates as assigned relative to project status and performance.
• Promotes job site safety and investigates all safety and reliability concerns.
• Plans and builds labor calls in conjunction with the relevant Labor Coordinators.
• Manages PRG’s Change Order Policy with clients.

Requirements

• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to read and comprehend contract scope and terms and conditions.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Creative mindset and problem-solving aptitude.
• Working knowledge of equipment and technology within own product discipline(s).
• Expert in budget management, vendor management, client communication, and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of general understanding of Labor and Safety Requirements.
• Ability to lead and work well with a team.
• Extensive travel, including international travel, may be required.

Qualifications

• Recommended college or higher education degree with a concentration in scenic and automation fabrication and production for the entertainment industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Scenic or Automation Project Management.
• Experience of managing crews, budgets, and deadlines.
• OSHA 30 card preferred.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Salesforce.
• Experience with asset management system.

Benefits

PRG offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions.

Pay

The pay range for this position is estimated to be $80,000-100,000/annually. Actual pay to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant combined with location and alignment with market data.

Schedule

Travel up to 50% is required.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to bend, climb stairs, and continuously stand or walk 50% of the time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 Ibs.
• Must be able to communicate effectively by listening and also in both written and verbal forms.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is important for conversations to receive information and to prepare or inspect site plans, blueprints and drawings.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Works with Scenic Sales, and Operations to assist the supervision, oversee the fabrication, as well as manage the administrative and financial performance of each production.