Project Manager, Construction Manager​/ Foreman, Project & Program Management

Scope of Position

Plans, directs, and is accountable for all activities in the design, development and implementation of displays, exhibits, and/or interior environments for each assigned project for our clients. Oversees projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the projects are accomplished within prescribed scope, time, and funding parameters.

None

• Serves as the primary point of contact for the client in relation to given project(s) and will meet with the client as determined by complexity and needs of the project.
• Manages all aspects of the project thru ECI's ERP system and PM management programs.
• Develop and define the project scope of work and provide oversight to ensure that all elements of the project meet the requirements of the specifications.
• Develops and/or reviews cost estimates and proposals based on design / concept, scope of work, given client target budget, and ECI margin expectations.
• Reviews cost estimates against final project scope to confirm labor hour scheduling, subcontractor's roles and costs, material costs and availability, site specific requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes production time schedules, lead times, material/subcontractor scheduling and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Participates with the creative team on concept development, budget development, potential materials, and approximate project timeline development.
• Works with the Graphics Supervisor for content development and assigns graphic production along with time schedules.
• Works with the Production Supervisor to confirm production scope and for the coordination of install labor, installation schedules and to solve fabrication problems in construction, subcontractors, materials, and time.
• Coordinates fabrication details with the Detailing Supervisor and/or assigned detailer.
• Directs and coordinates activities of assigned project personnel and any subcontractors to ensure the project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Monitors all project accounting tasks and assigns tasks per departmental standard operation procedures.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares regular project reports for management, account executives, and clients as needed.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve issues.
• Ensures that proper ECI processes are followed on each project.
• Follows up with prospective clients by forwarding contact information to appropriate ECI personnel.
• Travels to project sites, meetings, or industry events as required.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Associate degree in Industrial Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Building Construction, or equivalent from a technical school; and three (3) to five (5) years related experience in managing trade show, museum, permanent interior, or retail build-out design and fabrication projects; specific experience with development of Executive Briefing Centers (EBC's), high-end retail, and/or branded environments is a plus.

• Computer Skills
  - To perform this job successfully, an individual should be fluent in Microsoft Office 365.
• Mathematical Skills
  - Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability
  - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may sit for long periods of time and work at a computer. During a project installation, the employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.