Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

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Design and Production Inc. is a renowned builder of museum experiences, offering a comprehensive range of specialty services for museums and high‑profile institutions. With 75 years of experience in the local community, D&P is now part of the global museum business of Chargeurs, a public company based in Paris, France. The company’s expertise lies in prefabrication consulting, project management, exhibit engineering, detailing, prototyping, installation, media, and lighting systems.

Projects are custom, large scale, complex, multi‑year experiences. Learn more at

The Project Manager oversees the planning, implementation, tracking and installation of high‑profile construction projects, while interfacing with both construction professionals and internal stakeholders and developing a professional working relationship with the client.

• Determine strategies to best move the project forward, set goals, create and implement action plans and evaluate results.
• Ensure project execution is on time and on budget.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Role model relationships with clients, internal teams and subcontractors.
• Work seamlessly with internal teams, estimators, finance and shop.

• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with estimating and senior management.
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed for successful project completion.
• Evaluate and identify the resources required.
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities.
• Collaborate and review the project schedule with senior management and all other stakeholders; revise and maintain the schedule as required.

• Execute, monitor and troubleshoot.
• Establish communication schedule to update stakeholders and manage periodic internal meetings with support staff to review progress.
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards.

• Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures.
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and best practices.
• Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for clients in compliance with project agreements.
• Develop trusted relationships among clients, internal collaborators and subcontractors.
• Ensure safety standards are a priority, respected by all project participants.

• Experience managing complex, custom construction or exhibit projects.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills across internal departments and subcontractors.
• Proven ability to plan, schedule, and execute multi‑year projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities with clients and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with museum exhibit fabrication, media, lighting and specialty construction a plus.

Design and Production Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected class status. D&P is an E‑Verify Employer.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Project Management and Information Technology

Industries:
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

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Location:

Arlington, VA

Salary: $50,100.00 – $