Senior Project Manager – Theatrical Fabrication & Immersive Experiences

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Paid holidays

Personal/sick days

401(k) match

Job summary

Hudson Scenic Studios in Yonkers, NY seeks a Senior Project Manager with experience in theatrical scenery and immersive activations to guide projects from kickoff through fabrication, installation, and closeout.

You will coordinate with clients, designers, vendors, and internal teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget while translating creative vision into tangible builds. This in-person role offers leadership, travel opportunities, and the chance to shape immersive live experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Design and Technology, Themed Entertainment Design, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience managing high-end custom fabrication projects in theatrical scenery, themed attractions, experiential environments, or similar industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects with budgets of $500K+, including responsibility for schedule, cost control, and successful delivery.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Autodesk Inventor, with the ability to review drawings and coordinate technical documentation across teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to lead conversations with clients, designers, vendors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships with general managers, designers, technical supervisors, architects, vendors, and other parties.
• Serve as the primary client representative from contract negotiation through final delivery.
• Provide leadership to ensure alignment with design intent, technical requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Guide projects through fabrication while maintaining scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Own project revenue forecasting, gross margin performance, and cost control throughout the life cycle.
• Submit change orders and review schedules, payment terms, and contract conditions with Finance.
• Coordinate drawing reviews and key technical milestones with design and engineering teams.
• Monitor quality control throughout engineering and fabrication to meet project specifications.
• Prepare fabrication schedules and calendars, monitor labor projections and resource allocation.
• Coordinate logistics for load-out, trucking, and warehouse resources.
• Mentor and support Project Managers and contribute to department improvements.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Client communication

Team coordination

Planning and scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Design and Technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Autodesk Inventor

MS 365

Job description

Hudson Scenic Studios in Yonkers, NY seeks a Senior Project Manager with experience in theatrical scenery and immersive activations to guide projects from kickoff through fabrication, installation, and closeout.

You will coordinate with clients, designers, vendors, and internal teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget while translating creative vision into tangible builds. This in-person role offers leadership, travel opportunities, and the chance to shape immersive live experiences.