Manager, Assistant Project Managers & Drafter-Detailers

ATOMIC Design Inc.; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design firm based in Lancaster County, Lititz, is seeking a Manager to oversee Assistant Project Managers and Drafter-Detailers. You will provide team leadership and technical advising while ensuring project efficiency. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with at least five years of experience in technical design and two years in a leadership role. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in CAD software. Opportunities for professional development are supported.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Technical Design.
• 2+ years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to manage budget and finance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight to the team.
• Manage direct reports and their activities.
• Oversee the hiring and orientation of new team members.
• Promote collaboration between different roles.

Skills

Team management

Technical design expertise

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Ability to lead and inspire

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Direction or related field

Tools

Vectorworks or other CAD programs

Job description

Provide day-to-day oversight to the Assistant Project Manager (APM) and Drafter-Detailer (DD) team, providing team leadership, workflow management, ongoing operational improvement, with emphasis on resourcing, technical advising, and professional development.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $85,000-105,000 yearly. Compensation beyond this range may be considered, depending on specific experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Culture / One ATOMIC – Every employee plays a role in shaping and sustaining our culture. How we show up and engage matters. Inputs include:
  • Work at “mastering” our skills while “modelling” ATOMIC values of respect, curiosity, collaboration, resourcefulness, flexibility, and caring candor.
  • Contribute to the development of a safety culture.“Other duties as assigned” is part of our team culture. While we have individual roles and responsibilities, one constant is help and support for each other.
  • The dynamic nature of the live events industry requires flexibility to work overtime, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, as dictated by project schedules and client needs.
• Plan and assign resources to projects with the goal of providing a balanced workload for the team that includes a focus on “how we can approach and accomplish” the work.
• Leverage technical design expertise to be an advisor to the team for materials, resources, and technical design within budget.
• Provide leadership and oversight for CAD digital workflow, organization, tech support, and customization processes.
• Manage direct reports and their activities. This includes overall performance management; training and development; analyzing and resolving work problems.
• Oversee the hiring and orienting of new Assistant Project Managers (APM) and Drafter Detailers (DD) team members.
• Lead team to achieve goals; promote and demonstrate effective communication and positive culture with the team, particularly focused on collaboration between APM/DD roles and the shop floor, project managers and account managers.
• Establish team goals with leadership to meet or exceed performance expectations and develop a strategy for process improvement.
• Be a role model that is positive and proactive towards challenges, while living ATOMICs core values.
• Participate in the yearly budgeting process with leadership.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing appropriate standards and procedures and complying with those established by the Safety Committee.

Organizational Relationships

The Manager, Assistant Project Managers and Drafter-Detailers reports to the Director of Technical Design and works closely with Project Managers, Operations Managers, Floor Leads and Account Managers with custom fabrication.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic understanding of set construction and rigging.
• Knowledge of theater terms and operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• People, team management and leadership abilities. Ability to lead, develop, coach, train and inspire others.
• Ability to see and communicate the big picture and strategy.
• Advanced skills in Vectorworks or other CAD programs.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of materials.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to work with many personality types.
• Written and verbal interpersonal and team communication skills; strong listening skills.
• Ability to take ideas from inception to fulfillment.
• Ability to manage conflict.
• Basic understanding of finance and budget development/management skills

Credentials and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Direction or related field with minimum of 5-years’ experience in Technical Design and 2+years’ experience leading a team and in a leadership role.
• Maintain current passport and if applicable current driver’s license / clean driving record.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform typical office tasks using a computer and phone in a typical office environment.

• Typical office environment for the majority of the time with occasional work outdoors or in event venues.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the year, both domestically and internationally.

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