Assistant Project Manager

USA is a nationally renowned exhibit fabrication firm located just outside of Philadelphia, PA. We are searching for additional full-time staff to work on the development of permanent exhibits for Museums, Visitor Centers, Zoos and Aquariums. Successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to manage several projects simultaneously and deliver them on-time and on-budget. They must be a self-starter, who is detail oriented, and who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Overview:

Successful candidates will have demonstrated the ability to manage several custom fabrication projects simultaneously. They will have a proven track record of delivery of projects on-time and on-budget. They must be a self-starter, who is detail oriented, and who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Position Description:

The Assistant Project Manager ("APM") works closely with USA's Project Managers ("PM") and others to ensure the successful execution of museum exhibits and custom fabrication projects. The APM provides support and coordination for internal and external stakeholders throughout the planning, fabrication, installation, and closeout phases of a project. Specific tasks will be assigned by PMs and others; occasionally, the APM may be assigned to handle small projects on their own. This role demands an ability to follow directions, work quickly with good judgment, and to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee small projects, as assigned, from start to finish.

• Manage production-ready graphics through file prep, production, and quality control

• Assist with organizing and managing project documentation, and client approvals

• Contact vendors and subcontractors for follow-up

• Track key production and delivery deadlines and help to update project schedules

• Maintain clear and consistent communications with all stakeholders

• Create and manage photo/video documentation of shop work

• Assist with budget management, estimating, and sourcing of special purchases

• Assist with installation planning, logistics, and closeout documentation

• Attend meetings, publish notes, and track action items

• Research specialty vendors, request quotes, assist with PO process, and track orders

• Assist with close-out documents at the end of each project

• Minimum of 2 years' experience

Qualifications:

• College Degree preferred

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Meticulously organized

• Microsoft Office is essential

• Smartsheet, Adobe CS, and/or Sketchup are a plus

Company Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid Sick Time

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Vision insurance

• 401K with 4% matching funds after waiting period

Employment type: Full Time - Salary Exempt

Salary Range: $45K to $55K, dependent on experience

Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm on Friday

Location: Folcroft, PA

Position: On-site

For more information or to apply, email your resume and/or cover letter to: kmyers@buildwithusa.com