Senior Project Manager

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Senior Project Manager

Position Overview

Senior Project Managers are the cornerstone to the department and projects. They are expected to lead $1-5 M projects through independent choices that best serve a project’s budget, schedule, and stakeholder satisfaction. They must effectively lead and collaborate with external clients, sub-contractors, architects, general contractors, and internal design/fabrication teams.

About Taylor Studios

Taylor Studios Inc. is an exhibit design and fabrication company whose mission is to create products and experiences that inspire people. The company maintains high standards of excellence, focuses on long-term growth, develops recurring and new products and services, exceeds customer expectations, and communicates openly and honestly. Taylor Studios Inc. focuses on continuous improvement, shares a sense of purpose, pursues aggressive goals, is reliable, and anticipates customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leader

· Prepare teams with all materials and information needed to produce deliverables and final product on time and in budget.

· Make timely decisions with consideration of all the necessary variables.

· Familiar with industry processes and materials to make informed decisions.

· Take initiative to further self-learning outside of department provided training.

· Drive work forward through team building and delegation.

Conversation Facilitator

· Inform both internal and external stakeholders on progress and make aware of project milestones they are held accountable to.

· Ensure all stakeholders are confident that the knowledge they have regarding the project is timely and accurate.

· Identify and adapt communication style to what is effective for others as well as what best fits a project’s need.

Project Oversight

· Projects meet or exceed gross profit targets.

· Projects are completed on time or early.

· Deliverables or products are accurate, reflect all stakeholders’ decisions made, meet Taylor Studios’ quality standards, and satisfy the terms of the contract.

· Team members, subcontractors, vendors and clients are held accountable by clear and concise communication.

Risk Management

· Organize and plan projects to mitigate known risks and minimize unknown risks.

· Create and maintain documents so the status of the schedule and budget is always known. Project team and management are kept informed when a change to the project status is likely to occur.

· Accurately and quickly assess what is important and what is not. Continuously evaluate project priorities.

· Anticipate and resolve problems without the need of directors’ involvement.

Guidance

· Provide a clear division of roles/expectations and direct/communicate plans with Junior Project Manager when applicable.

· Bring knowledge and skills to the department that contributes to overall function and growth of the company.

Experience

· 5+ years industry or related experience

· Proven working experience in project management

· Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

· Development and tracking of budgets and schedules

· Ability to interpret technical documents and blueprints

· Able to travel 4+ weeks out of the year

Bonus Skills:

· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

· Working knowledge of MS Project software

· Experience working with Project Management software

· Experience creating project budgets over $500k

· Contract management and legal knowledge

This is a full time, salaried position with benefits including a flexible schedule, 401(k), health insurance, and many opportunities for creative cross training. Candidates of any experience level with strong portfolios will be considered. Pay range is $70,000-$100,000 and commensurate with experience and auxiliary skills.

For consideration, send cover letter, resume, and application to:

mfullan@taylorstudios.com

Taylor Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rantoul, IL 61866