Project Manager - Custom Exhibits and Scenic Fabrication

About the role

Our dynamic and rapidly growing Brooklyn‑based fabrication shop is looking for a Project Manager to help us execute the design and fabrication of a variety of projects. We specialize in many types of fabrication and installations including experiential events, architectural millworks, custom art pieces, and retail spaces. Our facilities have multiple CNC machines, laser cutters, 3D printers, and wood and metal shops. The current project management team has a variety of backgrounds that help us tackle a wide array of builds. We’re looking for a creative, interesting, hard‑working, and self‑motivated manager who is experienced with design, engineering, and fabrication methods. As a Project Manager, you will be the bridge between clients, shop, design, and installation.

Responsibilities

• Manage new projects from the time of sale until their completion.
• Daily communications with multiple clients on various projects.
• Maintain project scheduling through consistent and timely communication with clients and departments.
• Work through details of the construction process with production and drafting to ensure quality and client needs are met in a timely manner.
• Extract, compile, and organize all documents and information pertaining to an event or project, ensuring budgets and proper tracking are maintained.
• Oversee in‑house fabrication, vendor management, installation, and load‑out of all elements within the scope of a project.
• Source and purchase materials and coordinate with outside vendors; procure samples both outsourced and in‑house.
• Coordinate and manage all project logistics, keep up with project execution, change orders, and complex potential problems.
• Manage quality control to meet company standards.
• Maintain a positive, goal‑driven attitude at all times.
• Cooperate and communicate with various team members to achieve the best results in all aspects of management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Design, or Art‑related fields (preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of various fabrication methods.
• Experience in the fabrication or construction industry.
• 5 years of technical fabrication/design experience, including at least 3 years of direct and 2 years of indirect technical experience working with or under Project Managers or in a project management environment.
• Ability to read and redline technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and related software; Rhino3D experience is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments while handling multiple priorities.
• Strong organization, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Experience managing and communicating with clients in a timely and professional manner.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Percentage stipend for Medical Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental).
• Paid Time Off.
• Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees.
• Full‑time position with benefits eligible after a short trial period.

Pay

Position ranges from $95,000 to $110,000 per year; senior Project Managers are compensated commensurate with experience.