Project Manager

Job Opportunity: Project Manager – Custom Fabrication & Environmental Design

Job Category: Client Services

Company: Pinpoint

Location: West Haven, CT

About Our Company:

Do you want to be part of a team obsessed with creating remarkable experiences and products? Do you love challenging and putting your problem-solving skills to the test while forging meaningful relationships in the process? Do you enjoy seeing your technical efforts come to life? If this sounds like a fit and checks off some aspects you are looking for in your career, then you should check out Pinpoint.

Pinpoint is a full-service creative fabrication company with in-house print production and build capabilities. We specialize in creating visual and physical engagements at any conceivable touchpoint or surface to bring brands to life – from event activations to stadium signage. Be part of growing our kick-ass portfolio which includes Live Nation, Kansas City Royals, NASCAR, Bacardi, and more. If you are growth minded and you feel you can add value and help create something remarkable for our clients, let's talk Check out our website to learn more about Pinpoint:

Job Description Summary:

Pinpoint is seeking a driven and experienced Project Manager to be an integral member of the project team responsible for managing the development and execution of projects of varying size and complexity. This individual will be required to run multiple projects from start to finish – extracting project details, organizing assets, directing internal teams, managing timelines, coordinating site visits and overseeing installations. A majority of projects will be related to custom fabrication, print production, and/or event related, so an understanding of manufacturing and field operations is required. Some travel is required.

So, what will you actually be doing?

• Be the communications hub and liaison between internal teams, clients, suppliers, and agency partners.
• Maintaining an intimate knowledge of owned projects throughout all stages of planning and production.
• Working with a sense of urgency while updating internal software systems with accurate information pertaining to project, material, design, supplier, and delivery statuses.
• Creating order lines, drafting project proposals, managing RFP's, budgets, and project schedules.
• Facilitating internal kick-off meetings for larger and more involved projects to onboard team members.
• Ensuring the company's processes and workflows are being followed from creative to installation.
• Initiate, develop, and manage schedules and execution plans, monitoring the progress of all deliverables.
• Think ahead and proactively engage in contingency planning, recommending solutions for possible hurdles.
• Set up quality standards and checks for your projects with frequent check-ins.
• Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude.
• Research, assess and take initiative to procure new vendors to improve efficiencies and profitability.

Skills and requirements needed to succeed:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience with project management related to tangible items.
• Ability to read and provide direction on technical drawings
• Experience working with engineering teams and technical design teams
• Background in carpentry, prop making, fabrication or set builds strongly preferred
• Familiar with construction, its process, navigation, and execution of adjacent projects.
• Knowledge of custom fabrication, manufacturing, signage, print production, exhibits, and/or events.
• Combination of office and onsite for site survey and installations.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a hunger for growth that will thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage and organize multiple projects simultaneously across several service offerings.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• High-energy, yet composed personality with a 'whatever it takes' attitude and approach to work.
• A deep level of strategic thinking, the ability to ask the right questions, and the intuition to think ahead.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and experience in interacting with senior-level stakeholders.
• Ability to create, compose and edit written materials, especially visually attractive presentations.

Some Perks:

• Salary for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 per year
• Salary + Commission plan that's simple and paid monthly.
• No cap on bonuses and commissions.
• Relocation options available for the ideal candidate.
• Health insurance with employer contribution.
• 401k program with generous company match.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal time

We're looking for someone special to help us grow. Tell us why you would make a great addition to our team.

Pay: $80, $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Describe your experience managing projects that involved custom fabrication, print production, or event installations.
• Tell us about your experience managing brand activations and custom builds projects
• Please share your experience with reading technical drawings and providing direction
• Share some insight on your experience working with engineering teams and technical design teams.
• Are you familiar with construction processes, navigation and execution of adjacent projects?
• Please share if you have a background in any of the following: Carpentry, prop making, fabrication or set building
• Are you comfortable traveling for site visits and installations - locally and domestically?
• Are you able and willing to work nights and weekends as needed?

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• West Haven, CT Required)

Work Location: In person