On-Site Project Manager: Retail Environments & Exhibits

Harlequin Design New York Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlequin Design New York Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead retail fixture, visual merchandising, interior, window display and experiential projects from brief through installation and close-out in Farmingdale, NY.

You will be the primary client liaison, coordinating Estimating, Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Installation and Finance to deliver on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of PM experience in relevant industries, strong budgeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent industry experience.
• 3-5+ years of project management experience in Retail Fixtures, Custom Fabrication, Experiential Marketing, Millwork, Museum Exhibits, Trade Shows, Architectural Fabrication or Commercial Interiors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, fabrication and production processes.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and shop drawings.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Strong budgeting, cost management and commercial awareness.
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong client relationships and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, building relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
• Manage multiple fabrication and retail environment projects from client brief through estimating, engineering, fabrication, installation and close-out.
• Develop and maintain project schedules with milestones and client deadlines.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Installation and Finance to keep projects moving.
• Review project specifications, drawings and scope for technical accuracy.
• Work with Estimating to review costs, pricing and change orders while maintaining profitability.
• Coordinate external vendors and subcontractors to meet quality, budget and schedule.
• Monitor fabrication progress, quality control, finishes and production schedules to Harlequin standards.
• Identify risks early and develop proactive solutions.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, schedules, pack lists and tracking systems.
• Attend client meetings, production reviews and installations as required.
• Support project invoicing, financial reconciliation and post-project reviews.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost management

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Planning

Time management

Verbal written communication

Client relationships

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Harlequin Design New York Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead retail fixture, visual merchandising, interior, window display and experiential projects from brief through installation and close-out in Farmingdale, NY.

You will be the primary client liaison, coordinating Estimating, Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Installation and Finance to deliver on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of PM experience in relevant industries, strong budgeting