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Director of Project Management

Reports To:

President

Position Overview

The Director of Project Management develops and directs project management operations and strategic planning to meet Downtown FabWorks organizational goals. They provide overall strategic governance for projects by establishing standards, processes, and tools used for effective project delivery. They establish methods to set productivity and quality targets within the Project Management department, and to assess results for all projects. The position reports to the President of Downtown FabWorks. This is a full-time, salaried exempt in-person position based out of our New Orleans office. Travel may be required.

responsibilities

Manager of the Project Management department personnel:

Is the direct supervisor for our team of project managers, junior project managers, and assistant project managers
Develops and maintains a strategic plan for the project management department and its staff
Ensures that all project managers utilize our toolset consistently and intentionally
Ensures that there is a consistent delegation of responsibilities and agency throughout the department
Distributes new projects to the PM team and manages their workflow
Coaches and mentors the team to develop their skills and performance
Oversees our company SOP’s in relation to project management

Manager of the Project Management department budget:

Oversees monthly departmental budgets, including forecasting for hiring, Cap Ex, and other departmental expenses
Develops and maintains annual projections for the department

Oversees project financials:

Ensures that all projects are managed consistently to achieve financial success to Downtown FabWorks
Monitors budgets, timelines and resources across concurrent projects
Identifies and mitigates high-level risks across project portfolios
Ensures that each project manager maintains a financial forecast for their projects and that projects are scheduled to the best financial impact for Downtown FabWorks

Key Attributes

Efficient Communicator: Able to communicate effectively with external and internal communications.
Team leader: This position is responsible for managing several team members, each with their own projects, as well as assistants to delegate workload to. The person in this position needs to have strong leadership skills, be able to coach the team through troubleshooting scenarios, and develop trust within the organization.
Problem Solving: This is a growing business and there are always unforeseen challenges. Being able to troubleshoot and communicate through a problem with peers is critical toward this role.
Efficient Operator: Understands the value of everyone’s time. The person who fills this position needs to make sure that goals are achieved in a timely manner and manages their workflow accordingly.
Organized and Able to Scale: Understands the importance of administrative organization, including file and document management, time management, and software to achieve administrative scale.
Emotional intelligence: Has the ability to read people, adapt your approach, and work effectively with a diverse team of skilled craftspeople and creative professionals.

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years experience in project management in themed environments, experiential fabrication, or commercial architectural millwork.
Ability to adapt to new technologies and project management methodologies.
Ability to develop and maintain KPI’s and metric tracking in the project management department
Experience with project financial planning and project cash flow management.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, either internal or external.
Bachelor's degree or higher
Well-versed in the following software:
- Project management software, Asana preferred.
- Excel
- Google Drive
- Slack
- Time management software, including Google Calendar and all of its functionality

Compensation

Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000 annual salary based on experience and fit
401(k) Retirement plan
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off: Accrued PTO (up to 20 days per year), 10 Paid Holidays
Vision insurance
This is a full-time, salaried exempt in-person position based out of our New Orleans office. Travel may be required.

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Disclaimer

Downtown FabWorks firmly believes that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not only a legal requirement under our nation’s laws, but also an imperative. It is a critical component of our effort to develop the most qualified, diverse workforce possible, with a strong belief that an individual shall succeed based on talent, merit, work ethic, passion, and commitment to the company vision.

It is the policy of Downtown FabWorks that all employees and applicants for employment be afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity including transgender status), national origin, religion, age (40 or over), genetic information, disability, or retaliation for engaging in an EEO-protected activity. As part of its program of equal opportunity, Downtown FabWorks prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any of these categories. In addition, it is also our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment based on marital status, status as a parent, and past, present, and future military service, or lack thereof.

Ryan McDonald

Senior Creative Producer, RED VELVET

Downtown FabWorks was a standout partner for our brand activation at Tales of the Cocktail. From the start, their team was collaborative, communicative, and deeply invested in bringing our vision to life with smart tech integration and seamless execution. Their onsite crew was not only skilled, but also incredibly friendly and easy to work with, making install a breeze. The final result was high-quality, on-brand, and a true showstopper.

Jordan Schwartz

Owner, Primetime Innovations

A+ job and A++ team. Every single crew member was extremely helpful, very respectful to all on site, and willing to help wherever and however without any complaints. Amazing group…next project, I am going to request that exact crew! Thank you. You killed it.

Paul Utterback

Business Development, Crystal Clear Imaging

A model company for design and fabrication. If you can dream it, Downtown FabWorks can do it.

Mike Cassesi

Owner, CASSESI Commercial Construction

Dan and his team are true professionals who are in a league of their own. When it comes to creativity, quality, and skill, Downtown FabWorks is a company that we know we can trust. Dan is down-to-earth, responsive, hardworking, and a true pleasure to work with every time.

Scott Beelman

Partner, Katapult Events

In the world of live events—where things often change on a whim—it's great to have a fabrication partner who understands our business and exceeds our expectations every single time.

Irina Gusin

Independent Exhibitions Producer

Dan and his team at Downtown FabWorks were able to fully produce and execute a large-scale structure thoughtfully and in record time when my project's deadline was threatened by Hurricane Ida. I couldn't be more appreciative of Dan's professionalism and hard work during a very stressful and uncertain time. Dan and his team were a joy to work with!

Kristen Kain

Owner, Kristen Kain: Marketing + Events

Downtown FabWorks is a great group to work with on any event project. They are experienced in all things related to scenic fabrication and installation, and they are flexible and accommodating as the needs of the project are developing. Having a reliable scenic partner is crucial to the success of the project—and Downtown FabWorks does not disappoint.