Job Descriptions

PROJECT MANAGER (SYSTEMS)

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Summary

The Project Manager will work under the location Project Director to manage projects as assigned. It is the Project Manager’s responsibility to organize and manage the execution phase of a project and make sure that essential tasks are completed on-time, within the estimated budget for the project and in compliance with contracted project specifications and requirements.

Responsibilities of Position: Duties include but are not limited to:

Organizational Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate per 4Wall quality standards in all work activities. 

Personal Responsibilities

• Support Sales with projects in development as needed by offering technical design assistance, reviewing drawings, and offering input for estimating resources required for the labor portion of the job.
• Assess existing systems on site for upgrade / repair needs
• Set up and execute equipment demos for clients
• Initiate a discovery phase to gather all available data, drawings and specifications on the project and acquire additional information to properly design, procure and install
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies resources and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project; review the schedule with senior management and other staff that will be affected; revise the schedule as required
• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
• Execute a site visit to verify field measurements, confirm existing equipment, and evaluate wiring or other project requirements
• Coordinate design and drawing requirements, work with internal resources to provide submittals per the project schedule
• Select staff and/or contract consultants with appropriate skills for the project activities
• Supervise and coordinate installation crews and sub-contractors provided per the established policies and practices of the organization
• Request POs, manage approvals and follow up on payments for outside resources
• Update stakeholders, management, project team members and client on the progress of the project
• Request POs and release materials per the project plan; create out contracts as needed
• RMA processing as required  
• Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures per established accounting policies and procedures, report variance to senior management on a regular basis
• Ensure that Project Technicians are issuing Daily Site Reports
• Comply with all safety requirements of 4Wall and the client’s site
• Oversee the programming and configuration of all system equipment per specifications
• Oversee the check-in and prep all incoming materials and equipment per the BOM and system design documentation
• Complete final punch list items, oversee final systems checks, ensure a final handover, and issue a final Warranty letter to the client  
• Organize client training per the contract
• Evaluate and report to management on the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase
• Other duties as assigned.

Team Responsibilities

• Attend project and construction coordination and safety meetings
• Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Excel at operating in a fast-paced environment, work well under pressure, ability to successfully multi-task

Key Requirements

• 3 years project planning and/or management experience in the construction or entertainment field
• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre or a similar field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Solid knowledge of electricity and electronics
• In depth knowledge of DMX, SACN, RDM and manufacturer specific lighting networking protocols
• Ability to read and interpret system drawings, electrical schematics, architectural plans and lighting plots
• ETC Certified commissioning technician preferred
• OSHA 10 certification preferred
• ETCP Electricians Certification preferred
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with applicable hardware and software
• Hold and maintain a valid Driver’s License
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must adhere to all company policies, SOPs, and other management directives. 

Physical Requirements

The job duties and tasks of this position require the employee to regularly sit. The employee may choose to stand and move within their working area. Regular use of computer monitors and a keyboard/mouse will be required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Other physical requirements of the job include the ability to communicate. Generally, the employee will be in a temperature-controlled work environment set for general comfort.

Availability

• Must be available to work in the evening and weekends often

Position Location and/or Territory and Travel

• Position will require travel on occasion
• Position will be required to work in both an office and a field environment

Position Type

• Full-Time/Regular
• Based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), management has analyzed this position and determined it to be exempt due to the Administrative Exemption.