Project Manager - Fabrication & Retail Construction

Project Manager

Bednark Studio is known for delivering complex projects on tight timeframes while maintaining high-quality standards. The key to success in the Project Management Office is strong communication skills and time management. We are a client service company first, and therefore our Project Managers must be able to build strong relationships with our clients, without compromising a streamlined engineering and building process. We maintain a leveled Project Management structure to ensure clarity around scope, responsibility, and compensation. During the interview process, candidates are assessed and placed into one of four levels based on experience, technical skill, and demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and client relationships. Placement determines starting salary and initial scope of responsibility.

Level 1 - Project Manager: Salary Range: $85-90K.

• Successfully manages projects up to $250K solo, with at least $2M in annual revenue.
• Highly detail-oriented, with a strong grasp of internal process.
• May require support on some client calls (~25%).
• Typically 1-3 years of PM experience.

Level 2 - Project Manager: Salary Range: $90-100K.

• Manages projects up to $350K solo, with at least $3M in annual revenue.
• Beginning to own project pricing for smaller scopes.
• Strong client relationship skills that support repeat work.
• Early-stage leadership skills.
• Typically 2-4 years of PM experience.

Level 3 - Project Manager: Salary Range: $100-110K.

• Manages projects up to $500K solo, with at least $4M in annual revenue.
• Builds budgets across most verticals.
• Smoothly expedites production timelines.
• Strong leadership and direct client engagement.
• Often the first point of contact for new project requests.
• Typically 3-5 years of PM experience.

Level 4 - Project Manager: Salary Range: $110-120K.

• Manages projects up to $1.5M solo, with at least $4.5M in annual revenue.
• Regularly meets or exceeds target company contribution margin.
• Operates with a high degree of independence and ownership.
• Develops and grows key client relationships.
• Typically 4-10 years of PM experience.

Note: Our Senior Project Manager (Level 5) position is posted separately and represents a more strategic leadership role within the team. In the course of a project, the Project Manager analyzes the scope of work for an assigned project, delegates project-related needs, and puts together an actionable plan for production. The Project Manager will lead the team in working with Draftspeople, Designers, Fabricators, Scenics, and Subcontractors to see that the client vision is executed and delivered on schedule and to the Bednark standard.

Client Management

• Lead day-to-day communication with clients to create trust and goodwill.
• Evaluate and process client feedback of all categories.
• Deliver the client's message to the appropriate party, and provide the appropriate context.
• In all cases, responding to the client on the shop's behalf.
• Identify and communicate project challenges and brainstorm solutions with clients.
• Develop build proposals that consider their budget and timeline as well as our shop capabilities and bandwidth. This could include, suggesting specific materials, finishes, hardware, and/or off-the-shelf solutions. Very often these proposals are necessary as many clients are not familiar with construction and finishing.

Production Management

• Analyze every project for value engineering.
• Identify and communicate project challenges and brainstorm solutions with Department Leads.
• Follow Bednark's process to streamline production.
• Develop and track samples.
• Coordinate all change orders along the project timeline.
• Ensure all project documents are current and accurate. Includes but is not limited to: Estimates, Elements list, and Work-Back Schedule.
• Quality control of all elements throughout the fabrication process.
• Do takeoffs on materials and submit purchase requisitions for all required materials and goods including outside vendor services.

Budget Management

• Identify and describe the Bednark Scope of Work (SOW) and develop the project budget/estimate.
• Keep quotes current with change orders and updates to the scope.
• Document all approvals, days, and date.
• Review quotes from vendors to ensure they align with the budget.
• Maintain project margins per management.

Required skill-sets

• Understanding of fabrication and building methods.
• Ability to read and redline technical drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Procore, and Microsoft Office Suite. (Word, Excel), Google Suites (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Experience working in a shop and communicating with cabinetmakers.
• Salary is based on experience and skill set.