Project Manager - Aardvark Studios

Are you ready to join an innovative team that pushes the boundaries of creativity and delivers top-notch results? At Aardvark Studios, we thrive in a multitude of creative landscapes. Simply calling us a “Creative Fabrication Company” or an “Experiential Marketing Company” doesn't capture the full scope of what we do.  We are a dynamic design, build and technology studio serving the experiential marketing, location based entertainment, and museum industries constantly evolving with each and every unique project. 

We are looking for a Project Manager to join the team!  In this role you will be right in the middle of the action. You’ll collaborate across multiple departments to ensure that our clients' visions are brought to life both on time, and on budget. You’ll also meet with the clients and provide updates and peace of mind that their projects are on track. 

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you the ideal candidate:

• 5+ years experience in the management of large projects in the experiential marketing and/or events, exhibit builds, custom fabrication or architecture spaces are required
• Experience creating and managing large budgets ($100K+)
• Experience with complex scheduling that involve multiple stakeholders, elements of fabrication or manufacturing and tight deadlines
• Ability to influence without authority
• Natural resting state is thinking like an owner
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build rapport and credibility with clients
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Keen attention to detail
• Understands risk management, develops plans and implements process improvements to minimize the risk of project plan disruption  
• Proven track record of creative problem solving
• Growth Mindset
• Willingness to travel as needed for installation or client-facing meetings

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to build, and execute against, project timelines
• Manage project budgets to ensure project is on track
• Understand project scope and execute change orders for items out of scope in a timely manner
• Perform quality control at critical milestones to ensure client satisfaction
• Collaborate with Procurement for the purchase of specified materials
• Collaborate with Master Schedule to understand capacity constraints & opportunities
• Manage 3rd Party contractors involved in projects
• Plan and coordinate the installation of projects
• Utilize company tools - including smartsheets - to manage timeline and resources
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Communicate project challenges and potential solutions to relevant stakeholders including company and client leadership
  

How we'll measure success:

• Client Satisfaction (NPS)
• On-Time Delivery of Client Projects
• On-Budget Delivery of Client Projects

Compensation:

$80k - $100k, commensurate with experience, portfolio and size & scale of previous projects managed successfully

What we offer:

Paid time off; medical/dental/vision benefits; short & long-term disability options; retirement matching after 1 year; amazing office/amenities including complimentary on-site private-use gym; free electric car charging; full working kitchen; and a dog-friendly workspace!