Project Manager - Large-Format Printing Services

Riot Creative Imaging is seeking a Project Manager. If you have a background in large format digital printing, then this might be a job for you. As a project manager, you will be the point person responsible for client and vendor communications, meetings, equipment rentals and overseeing outsourced purchases and installations. In this position you will determine the most economical method from manufacturing to installation and final delivery. This position will allow you to work side by side with the production team. You will also work directly with sales and estimating in this role. With a great work/life balance our employee's need to effectively ensure that all clients and all team members are receiving the best service possible.

Riot Creative Imaging, a division of ARC Document Solutions, produces and installs high-end color graphics for some of the world's best-known brands. From our 21 locations worldwide, we bring designs to life in exceptional ways, using a wide spectrum of materials to produce high quality imagery that creates emotion and inspires action. We take pride in meeting tight deadlines; our staff uses exemplary project management skills to execute on the finely-tuned production of sophisticated environments. Riot is driven by an intense desire to amaze customers by transforming their visions into reality. We are looking for our next team member to help us continue to develop, invent, grow and succeed. Visit us at www.riotcolor.com or see examples of our work on Flickr

ARC Document Solutions, Inc. have provided technology and digital print services for 30 years to businesses of all types, mainly focusing on the architectural, engineering, and construction industries. We have grown to our present size and geographic coverage through the acquisition of more than 170 companies worldwide. We remain the largest company of our kind in the U.S. with more than 2,400 employees. ARC has received recognition from Forbes magazine (as one of its "Best 200 Small Companies") Visit our website at www.e-arc.com

Who we are looking for: Talented, detail oriented and motivated individual who genuinely cares about what they do. A good sense of humor, resourceful mindset and the ability to multitask is essential.

• Oversee and manage installations with outsourced vendors and clients

• Ability to read and work with abstract designs, elevation plans or blueprints

• Lead and schedule pre/post meetings for small and large rollouts with production team

• Use internal or external sources and vendors to help establish best materials and processes for RFQ's

• Evaluate methods available for producing the job with estimating and select the plan which produces the job in the most economical way and on time

• Proactive self-starter with a Great Attitude and Work Ethic

• Solve problems in the in the office and out on the field as they develop

• Accurately measure and perform site surveys and measurements for new projects

• Establish a consultative approach when working with customers and sales team

• Perform follow up meetings with team members after completion of work to best identify areas for improvement

What we require:

• Minimum (3) years' experience in project management- construction or large format production

• Solid working knowledge of large format printing, finishing processes and materials

• Knowledgeable in the movement of materials through the manufacturing process

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently

• Strong background in Outlook, Microsoft and Adobe Suite software

• Must be able to use and read a standard tape measure

• Exceptional math skills & creative problem solving

• Report to work as scheduled to support business operations

• Occasional late nights/or weekend work and local travel

• GED Required

Project Management- Job Description

Job Summary:

The Project Manager will represent our endeavors in a supportive role, as the liaison between multiple internal departments, sister companies, clients, vendors and installers. All projects must comply within the scope of the project managers, operational procedures which define the processes that are performed throughout the life of a project to ensure profitability and success. As the Project Manager you are responsible for client/vendor communications and negotiations for projects requiring installation. You are the team leader during project meetings and the primary scheduler for equipment rentals, sourcing, site surveys and installations beyond our company's core competency. Provide solutions, drawings, mockups and define project build-out to all internal departments (clients when needed to help upsell a product.) This position requires the sourcing of the most economical method from manufacturing to installation, final delivery, vendor/contractor management, vendor price negotiations and the startup and upkeep of an ongoing (Google Doc shared, library of vendor contact information and capabilities) The project manager will foster a spirit of cooperation within all departments and between colleagues to ensure all projects are delivered on time and to requested specifications. As the representative of this position, you will report to the local manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide team support in the production environment

• Oversee and manage site surveys and installations

• Lead and schedule pre/post meetings for small and large rollouts with production team

• Conduct daily status updates on projects

• Read and work with abstract designs, elevation plans and blueprints

• Use internal or external sources and vendors to help establish best materials and processes for RFQ's

• Source new vendors and continue strengthening existing relationships with suppliers

• Evaluate methods available for producing the job with estimating and select the plan which produces the job in the most economical way and on time

• Proof all estimated costs for accuracy and value prior to sending off for customer approval.

• Solve problems in the in the office and out on the field as they develop

• Accurately measure and perform site surveys and measurements for new projects

• Establish a consultative approach when working with customers and sales team

• Determine the production centers and routing needed to produce the job as specified

• Calculate costs associated with vendor resourcing

• Maintain awareness and knowledge of material price changes and competitive pricing

• Constant communication with internal sales team and operations

• Must regularly analyze customer needs versus equipment constraints and choose among several alternative courses of action (sister Riot Color Center or outsourced vendor) to select best methods

• Perform follow up meetings with the customer after completion of work to best identify areas for improvement

• Continued education in materials, fixtures, displays and graphic applications

• Required attendance at daily production meetings

• Occasional late night and/or weekend work

• Other duties apply

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to jobs@e-arc.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

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