Senior Custom Fabrication Project Manager

Custom Fabrication by Passionate Artisans

Ravenswood Studio is a nationally recognised custom fabrication company driven by passionate artisans who take pride in every aspect of each project we undertake. With our core values of Trust, Ingenuity and Excellence, we build museum & corporate exhibits, custom themed elements, speciality millwork and scenery for theater, opera and film.

Celebrating 35 years as one of the nation’s most trusted builders, we fabricate projects of all scales and complexities. We are creative, detail oriented, deadline sensitive and budget conscious, making us a perfect partner in bringing our clients vision into a physical reality. We are as passionate about our projects as our clients are.

Our team of innovators includes Project Managers, detailers, carpenters, metalworkers, scenic artists and sculptors, who collaborate with designers, architects, and clients. Within our 100,000 sq ft facility, we use state-of-the-art fabrication technologies and materials to produce award winning projects that set our clients apart time and time again.

We are hiring for a full-time Senior Custom Fabrication Project Manager based in Lincolnwood, Illinois.

This role is in office Monday – Friday. You will bring a strong mix of experience, leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment!

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and manage all aspects of projects by strategically and proactively directing, managing, and owning successful outcomes for financial, time, resource, and quality performance.
Manage subcontractors that may be required to be hired in order to complete large projects.
Lead and mentor the project management team.
Serves as the primary client contact who is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day client relationship throughout the life-cycle of the project.
Review project scope, budget and schedule for compliance within the parameters of the design intent and estimated costs and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain budget projections, including +/- risk assessment for cost, schedule, resource and quality.
Create an overall project schedule that allows for the successful completion of the job. Maintain and update the schedule as the project moves through time.
Some travel will be required to visit clients, conduct site surveys and attend final installation walk throughs.
Coordinate with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives.
Act proactively when it comes to clarity of client direction/needs and/or managing timeline and budget expectations.
Communicate day-to-day schedule needs both internally and externally.
Own project scope and closely monitor any scope creep or project delays.
Be an advocate for project margin.
Create change orders as required and make invoicing requests.
Act as the point of contact and communicate project status effectively with all internal departments, and at all levels of the company.
Report and escalate any issues to the Associate Director of Project Management as needed.
Proactively and appropriately escalates conversations that might be especially difficult or beyond expertise.
Other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program preferred.
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in a project manager or construction management role or another relevant industry required.
• PMP certificate a plus.
• Broad knowledge of modern fabrication methods and technologies.
• Ability to estimate project labour and material costs.
• Ability to communicate proficiently and proactively with all personnel.
• Ability to direct multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality control.
• Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new programs.

We offer full medical, dental and vision benefits, generous PTO time and more!