Scenic Foreman

Job description

Summary


Mills James has an immediate opening for a Scenic Foreman. The person in this position is responsible for facilitating the construction and on-time delivery of custom builds for internal projects, live events, and studio broadcasts. The Scenic Foreman also maintains the inventory of materials, hardware, and scenic storage.


Requirements
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; and six years' related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six years of successful carpentry and construction planning and execution
experience in a fast-paced and diverse production environment, including
woodworking, metalworking, painting, and finish carpentry
• Ability to read construction drawings
• Leadership skills to guide a team of carpenters, painters, and artists through the
production process
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong troubleshooting skills, and self-motivation
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude
• Strong commitment to safety in all aspects of the build process
• Valid driver's license; ability to drive cargo vans and small box trucks
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends
• Portfolio demonstrating experience in scenic and fabrication work


Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and other duties that may be assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Lead the construction of scenic elements while coordinating with Scenic Team,
Freelance labor, Producers, Production Managers, Stakeholders
• Work on multiple projects efficiently with high accuracy and attention to detail,
within timeline and budget
• Work with and guide internal and external carpenters to ensure projects meet scope
in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain the scenic shop, including cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and safe
operation of power tools and equipment
• Attend planning, design, and production meetings as required
• Conduct safety training and enforce scenic shop safety policies
• Maintain inventories of building materials and supplies
• Coordinate daily shop functions and operations with the Scenic Lead and Scenic
Project Coordinator
• Prepare scenic elements, tools, and equipment for transportation
• Travel to project sites when needed to lead installation and strike
• Work independently or collaboratively on projects such as scenic sets, facility
remodeling, custom consoles and furniture, road cases, general construction and
maintenance work


Benefits
Mills James offers a comprehensive benefits package for this full-time opportunity,
including AnthemERC health, Guardian dental and vision care, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with discretionary matching