Project Manager, Custom Fabrication & Installations

Exploring; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ID3 Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager who understands custom fabrication and can take ownership of multiple projects from handoff through production, installation, and closeout. This onsite role requires reading shop drawings, coordinating teams, and managing budgets and schedules.

Candidates must have direct industry experience and be able to work independently with limited onboarding, communicating progress, risks, and decisions on a regular basis to clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• At least three years of project or production management experience in custom fabrication, exhibits, scenic construction, themed environments, live entertainment, or experiential builds.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.
• Practical understanding of fabrication methods, materials, production sequencing, and installation requirements.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, vendors, change orders, and client expectations.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and hold teams accountable for commitments.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple custom-build projects simultaneously, maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery.
• Review proposals, drawings, specifications, and project requirements to establish a clear execution plan.
• Coordinate with Sales, Design, Detailers, Purchasing, Production, outside vendors, and Installation.
• Confirm materials, labor, equipment, and vendor commitments align with project deadlines.
• Maintain a regular presence on the production floor to verify progress, answer questions, and resolve issues.
• Monitor project costs, identify overruns early, and implement corrective actions.
• Document scope changes, obtain required approvals, and communicate their effect on pricing and schedules before additional work proceeds.
• Keep clients and internal teams informed of progress, decisions, risks, and outstanding needs.
• Coordinate shipping and installation requirements to support a complete, timely handoff.
• Maintain accurate project records and complete project closeout.

Skills

Project management

Reading shop drawings

Budget management

Scheduling

Vendor coordination

Communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

ID3 Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager who understands custom fabrication and can take ownership of multiple projects from handoff through production, installation, and closeout. This onsite role requires reading shop drawings, coordinating teams, and managing budgets and schedules.

Candidates must have direct industry experience and be able to work independently with limited onboarding, communicating progress, risks, and decisions on a regular basis to clients and internal teams.