Project Manager

Bednark Studio delivers complex, high-quality custom fabrication projects on tight timelines. The Project Manager leads projects from initial scope and planning through production, delivery, and closeout, managing client relationships, production coordination, budgets, schedules, quality control, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day communication with clients and serve as a primary point of contact throughout the project

Build strong client relationships through clear, proactive, and solutions-oriented communication

Evaluate and interpret client feedback and translate it into actionable direction for internal teams

Communicate consistently and effectively on behalf of the shop

Identify project challenges early and work collaboratively with clients and internal teams to develop solutions

Develop build approaches that balance client goals, budgets, timelines, and shop capabilities

Recommend materials, finishes, hardware, construction methods, and off-the-shelf solutions when appropriate

Help guide clients through construction and fabrication decisions when additional technical expertise is needed

Analyze project scope and develop an actionable plan for production

Lead coordination between Draftspeople, Designers, Fabricators, Scenic teams, subcontractors, and other production partners

Analyze projects for constructability and value-engineering opportunities

Identify production challenges and collaborate with Department Leads to develop solutions

Drive projects through established production processes to maintain efficiency, quality, and schedule

Develop and track samples, mockups, and required approvals

Coordinate change orders and maintain documentation of scope changes and approvals

Maintain accurate and current project documentation, including estimates, element lists, and work-back schedules

Oversee quality control throughout fabrication

Perform material takeoffs and coordinate purchasing requirements for materials, goods, and outside vendor services

Identify and define Bednark’s Scope of Work (SOW)

Develop and maintain project budgets and estimates

Maintain current quotes as scope evolves and change orders are approved

Review vendor and subcontractor quotes for scope and budget alignment

Monitor project costs and identify potential financial risks

Manage projects in alignment with established financial and margin expectations

Preferred

a plus

Company

Design and technical production for retail environments and brand activations

Brooklyn, New York, USA

https://www.builtbybednark.com/

Founded in 2007

51-200 employees

Qualifications

Project management experience in custom fabrication, experiential production, retail fabrication, architectural millwork, or a related environment

Understanding of fabrication, construction methods, materials, hardware, and finishes

Ability to read, interpret, and redline technical drawings

Experience coordinating projects across technical, creative, and production teams

Strong client-facing communication and relationship-management skills

Strong organization, prioritization, and attention to detail

Ability to manage changing priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced production environment

Experience developing or managing project scopes, estimates, budgets, and change orders

Experience working directly with fabrication and production teams in a shop environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

experience with project management or construction software

Typically 1–3 years of relevant project management experience

Typically 2–4 years of relevant project management experience

Typically 3–5 years of relevant project management experience

Typically 4+ years of relevant experience with a demonstrated history of managing large, complex fabrication projects

Experience with project management or construction software

A plus

Typically 1–3 years of relevant project management experience.

Typically 2–4 years of relevant project management experience.

Typically 3–5 years of relevant project management experience.

Typically 4+ years of relevant experience with a demonstrated history of managing large, complex fabrication projects.

Required skills

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Experience

1+ years