Job Description

Bednark Studio is known for delivering complex projects on tight timeframes while maintaining high-quality standards. The key to success in the Project Management Office is strong communication skills and time management. We are a client service company first, and therefore our Project Managers must be able to build strong relationships with our clients, without compromising a streamlined engineering and building process.

Project Managers manage between $2.5M-4M of revenue annually, depending on the number of projects (more volume with a lower average revenue puts the expectation to the lower end of the range, while lower volume with higher average revenue puts the expectation to the higher end of the range).

In the course of a project, the Project Manager analyzes the scope of work for an assigned project, delegates project-related needs, and puts together an actionable plan for production. 
The Project Manager will lead the team in working with Draftspeople, Designers, Fabricators, Scenics, and Subcontractors to see that the client vision is executed and delivered on schedule and to the Bednark standard.

Below is a more detailed description of this work:

Client Management:

• Lead day-to-day communication with clients to create trust and goodwill.
• Evaluate and process client feedback of all categories.
• Deliver the client's message to the appropriate party, and provide the appropriate context.
• In all cases, responding to the client on the shop’s behalf.
• Identify and communicate project challenges and brainstorm solutions with clients.
• Develop build proposals that consider their budget and timeline as well as our shop capabilities and bandwidth. This could include, suggesting specific materials, finishes, hardware, and/or off-the-shelf solutions. Very often these proposals are necessary as many clients are not familiar with construction and finishing.

Production Management:

• Analyze every project for value engineering.
• Identify and communicate project challenges and brainstorm solutions with Department Leads.
• Follow Bednark's process to streamline production.
• Develop and track samples.
• Coordinate all change orders along the project timeline.
• Ensure all project documents are current and accurate. Includes but is not limited to: Estimates, Elements list, and Work-Back Schedule.
• Quality control of all elements throughout the fabrication process.
• Do takeoffs on materials and submit purchase requisitions for all required materials and goods including outside vendor services.

Budget Management:

• Identify and describe the Bednark Scope of Work (SOW) and develop the project budget/estimate.
• Keep quotes current with change orders and updates to the scope.
• Document all approvals, days, and date.
• Review quotes from vendors to ensure they align with the budget.
• Maintain project margins per management.

Required skill-sets:

• Minimum 2 years managing retail millwork or experiential marketing builds.
• Understanding of fabrication and building methods.
• Ability to read and redline technical drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Procore, and Microsoft Office Suite. (Word, Excel), Google Suites (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Experience working in a shop and communicating with cabinetmakers.
• Salary is based on experience and skill set. 

About Bednark Studio Inc.:

Founded in 2007, Bednark Studio has successfully delivered over 4000 premium projects with a focus on retail environments, experiential marketing, and architectural millwork. Over the last 15 years, we have evolved into a full-service, vertically integrated custom fabricator with manufacturing capabilities in wood, plastic, metal, print and integrated lighting. Bednark specializes in premium environments, both temporary and permanent, across multiple geographies and categories. Bednark Studio always pushes the limits of what is possible.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, For subcontractor,

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