Project Manager

Eventscape Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Active social calendar with unique activities

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A leading architectural fabrication firm in New York is looking for a Project Manager to oversee custom architectural projects from concept to installation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of project management experience, a strong understanding of materials and fabrication processes, and excellent problem-solving skills. This role involves managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring high-quality project delivery. Join a fast-paced, creative environment where your contributions will be valued and rewarded.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in project management, preferably in architecture or construction.
• First-hand experience with metal, wood, solid surfaces, fabric, and acrylic.
• Strong understanding of building systems and architectural detailing.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of custom architectural projects from concept through installation.
• Communicate and set expectations with clients and stakeholders.
• Review, generate, and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Project management in a related industry

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of materials and fabrication processes

Communication skills

Flexibility

Organization skills

Education

Post-secondary education in architecture, engineering, or similar

Job description

Imagine receiving the AEC industry's most innovative, challenging, and provocative designs from leading-edge architects, designers, and artists. Now imagine that it's your job to shepherd them from sketch to reality in a workplace that fosters creativity, champions problem-solving and resourcefulness, and encourages the pursuit of new ideas.

If this seems like it would be both exhilarating and fulfilling, consider joining Eventscape as a Project Manager. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a passion for challenging and unique projects, supported by broad knowledge of materials, fabrication processes, and construction methods.

WHO ARE WE?

We are the industry's go-to partner for complex and cutting-edge turn-key projects—engineering, fabricating, and installing boundary-pushing designs for top architects, designers, developers, contractors, and artists. Our projects are unconstrained by material, scale, form, or complexity. Recent projects include feature ceilings for world class concert halls, visionary public art pieces, showpiece projects for major league arenas, custom architectural features for the world’s largest tech companies, and innovative environments for major retail brands.

How do we do it? By refining design concepts; by providing expertise on materiality, finishes, details, and fabrication methods; and by embracing R+D as a critical part of each project. Eventscape houses dedicated project managers, design detailers, engineers, fabricators, and installers. All this, combined with state-of-the-art machinery, means we truly are an architectural toy factory—We build things others can’t.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The project manager will

• manage every aspect of custom architectural projects, from concept through installation, with a high level of proficiency, including:
  • risk, schedules, budgets, cost forecasting, client team, procurement, vendors, manufacturing, quality, installation, logistics, site coordination
• communicate and set expectations with clients, architects, designers, and other stakeholders
• understand and manage architectural principles and engineering requirements
• determine resource requirements (including materials and/or services) based on project specifications
• research and analyze project elements, source materials, parts, equipment, and services
• review, generate, and negotiate contracts
• assess and manage risk, including material lead times and supply chain, in-house design and fabrication timelines, quality control, site requirements and limitations, logistics, and resource requirements
• prioritize work based on strategic importance, tasks outstanding, barriers, budgets, resources, and deadlines

ABOUT YOU

• 5+ years’ experience in project management in a related industry
• first-hand experience with various materials and fabrication processes
• flexibility and phenomenal problem-solving and planning skills
• background in the architectural, internal manufacturing, or construction industries
• a strong understanding of building systems, materials, construction methods, and architectural detailing
• experience in client-facing roles
• post-secondary education in architecture, engineering, or similar
• experience with project management principles and techniques
• strong organization skills
• process driven with flexibility to adapt to unique situations
• experience with a variety of materials like metal, wood, solid surfaces (Corian), fabric, and acrylic
• curiosity and a willingness to learn

WHY JOIN EVENTSCAPE?

• claim your place in our collaborative network of multi-disciplinary architectural fabrication experts
• make meaningful contributions to projects at the forefront of architecture, art, and design
• be part of a fast-paced, creative, challenging, and highly rewarding work environment
• unwind with our active social calendar featuring contests, celebrations, and unique activities
• be inspired and challenged by our team of the most creative, talented, and passionate individuals
• join a fast-growing company with opportunities for advancement
• leverage state-of-the-art machinery and be on the forefront of technical innovation
• experience the thrill of seeing our projects come to life through fabrication and installation
• enjoy extended health and dental benefits
• be a valued member of a socially conscious and family-owned company
• join us as we build the extraordinary

APPLY NOW

Apply now with your resume and briefly state your exposure to materials and manufacturing processes and experience managing large-scale custom projects.

For more information or if you need disability accommodation, contact human resources at [phone]. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in Eventscape, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Eventscape is committed to fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Eventscape will consider all qualified candidates and welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available for all stages of the selection process.