Job Details for Project Manager
Summary: FKB is looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to oversee large, complex projects in the design and/or fabrication areas of the company. This position will be responsible for ensuring the successful completion of various simultaneous projects while ensuring budget adherence, timeliness, accuracy, and quality of work. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of experience in the management of large projects—preferably in experiential design or installation or in a manufacturing or construction environment. This role is full-time permanent beginning ASAP; pay is commensurate with experience. Please include a cover letter, resume, and at least two professional references.
RESPONSIBILITIES | ACCOUNTABILITIES
The job responsibilities of our Project Manager include, but are not limited to:
Scheduling personnel for multiple, dynamic projects
Project planning and budgeting with profit and loss responsibility while monitoring the budgets for multiple projects, often simultaneously
Focuses on the coordination and management of client related projects; Ensures that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
Material take-offs; quantity, pricing, and sourcing of all material orders
Liaise with 3rd party vendors for outside fabrication and material procurement
Coordinate with the Director of Fabrication and Production Coordinator(s) to develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
Managing quality control of projects; Monitoring fine details to ensure that what was promised to client during the business development stage is being upheld
Coordinate with Leads for estimation, responsible for ensuring the estimation process is complete and accurate
Responsible for setup and execution of schedule by coordinating with Director of Fabrication and Project Coordinators for scheduling of projects through the shop
Communicating slippage to Management and coordinating communications to the client
Ability to hold professionalism and confidentiality at all times, particularly when interfacing with clients
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and problem solve by pivoting to solutions quickly
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to lead and work within multi-functional teams to achieve short and long term strategic goals
Proven ability to work independently to produce high quality results within tight timeframes
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience / Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
5+ years experience in the management of large projects—preferably in experiential design or installation or in a manufacturing or construction environment
Shop or fabrication experience strongly preferred
Experience managing large budgets
Experience with complex scheduling and adhering to tight deadlines
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including excellent interpersonal skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Well-organized, punctual, and has great time management skills
High attention to detail and problem solving
Strong planning skills
Must have a high degree of initiative, be a motivated self-starter, have a flexible attitude and be able to adapt to a changing environment
Must be forward thinking as it pertains to the logistics of the project
High degree of integrity, energetic, and have an upbeat attitude
Strong work effort, detail-oriented, and self-starter
We are a culture-oriented company. Alignment with our Core Values and Guiding Principles is critical.
Our Core Values:
What is right for our customers above all else
Creators, not duplicators
Obsessive attention to detail and planning
Proactive not reactive
Alignment with our Guiding Principles:
Of Service - Being of service is our driving mindset. We embody selflessness and go the extra mile to improve the experience of others.
Rigor - We do everything within our power to ensure successful outcomes. We're comprehensive and conscientious.
Committed - We are wholeheartedly dedicated to one another, our customers and their goals.
Integrity - We always do what's right above all else.
Proactive - We take the initiative, anticipate what's next and have a bias towards action.
Versatile - We're agile and operate successfully within ever-changing environments.
Ingenuity - We find ways to create solutions-enhancing our processes, products and the quality of life for our people along the way.
Excellence - Uncompromising quality throughout everything we do.
Passion - We love what we do. Because life's too short to be miserable.
Uptempo - We move fast.