The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production process, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, leading production meetings, coordinating with department managers, and ensuring quality standards are met. A strong understanding of construction management principles, including project scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination, is essential.
Essential Job Functions:
- Manage the entire production effort, including pre-production, fabrication, painting, wrapping, labeling, manifesting, shipping, and installation, using construction management techniques.
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring accurate timelines, task dependencies, and resource allocation, and communicate these to the project manager and team.
- Oversee project budgets, working closely with the project manager to ensure efficient use of resources and staying within financial parameters.
- Implement quality control measures throughout the production process to ensure projects meet established standards and specifications.
- Manage subcontractors on assigned projects, ensuring their work aligns with project timelines, quality expectations, and safety regulations.
- Conduct regular reviews of project drawings, construction plans, and material specifications to ensure feasibility and accuracy before distribution.
- Facilitate coordination between departments, ensuring smooth communication and efficient workflow from design to fabrication and installation.
- Produce cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment, working closely with the Project Manager to ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting.
- Oversee sourcing and purchasing of materials, ensuring that all orders are accurate, cost-effective, and delivered on schedule.
- Coordinate project equipment rentals, transportation requirements, and logistics to ensure timely delivery and setup at job sites.
- Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor production progress, address any issues, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Implement construction project management software to streamline scheduling, task management, and resource allocation.
- Maintain detailed project documentation, including daily logs, reports, and change orders, to track project progress and ensure transparency.
- Manage the project closeout process, ensuring all aspects are completed to specifications and conducting post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in scenic fabrication or a related construction/production environment. (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of construction management principles, including project scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Proficient in project management software and construction scheduling tools.
- Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate complex, multi-phase projects.
- Strong leadership qualities with experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear project reports and documentation.
- Comprehensive understanding of construction materials, methods, and equipment.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs, stand 4-8 hour a day, and be able to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use.
