Universal Services Associates, Inc. Folcroft , PA 19032
Posted 3 weeks ago
USA is a nationally renowned exhibit fabrication firm located just outside of Philadelphia, PA. We are searching for experienced project managers to work on the development of permanent exhibits for Museums, Visitor Centers, Zoos, and Aquariums.
Overview:
Successful candidates will have demonstrated the ability to manage several custom fabrication projects simultaneously. They will have a proven history of delivery of projects on time and on budget. They must be an initiative-taker, who is detail oriented, and who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
Position Description:
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for leading our team in the complete and satisfactory execution of assigned projects, from earliest planning phases through delivery and closeout. The PM is responsible for the successful management of scope, budget, schedule, and quality and is the company representative who coordinates with all project stakeholders. The PM is responsible for all project reporting and is expected to work collaboratively with others to meet each project's unique requirements and needs.
Responsibilities:
Manage the day-to-day processes and workflows for multiple concurrent projects
Develop, review, and update project schedules that effectively allocate resources and ensure that production complies with project deadlines and budgets
Collaborate with the Production Leads to manage production and project scheduling
Material take-offs and procurement from USA suppliers
Manage subcontractor schedules, quality, coordination with other trades, and payments
Maintain professional relationships with all project stakeholders
Provide and collaborate to find solutions to design and material issues
Handle all graphics coordination, management, and quality control
Manage project changes and change orders
Lead (bi-)weekly progress meetings, and scheduled shop reviews, with clients
Monitor progress of each assigned project and adjust as needed to meet objectives
Develop, monitor, update, and communicate the project schedule and periodic revisions
Lead frequent quality control reviews of USA shop production
Manage job cost reporting, subcontractor invoicing, and customer invoicing
Manage project submittals and maintain client approvals and documentation
Prepare and complete action plans for production, quality control and customer service
Meet project financial objectives by forecasting project requirements, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions when needed
Maintain up to date job information and photo documentation throughout each project
Ensure that company policies and processes are followed
Occasional travel for meetings with stakeholders and to supervise installation activities
Create installation work plans that include equipment rentals, staffing, and logistics
Qualifications:
College Degree preferred
At least 5 years of experience and demonstrated success managing complex creative projects, with an emphasis on work for physical spaces or experiential environments that incorporate interactives and/or media elements
Ability to read blueprints and architectural drawings
Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Technical knowledge of fabrication, millwork, and interior building materials
Meticulously organized
Microsoft Office is essential
Smartsheet, AutoCAD, Adobe CS, and/or Sketchup are all useful skills to have
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: $75K to $80k, 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
Universal Services Associates, Inc.