Project Manager
Full Time
UK
- Provide project leadership for the successful coordination and delivery of installed Audio-Visual and performance technology systems for event and experience projects. Provide full project lifecycle ownership for assigned projects.
- Develop Project Execution Plans for the implementation and successful delivery of projects from initiation to deployment.
- Deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to key stakeholders and partners as required.
- Lead meetings and workshops required to deliver the project.
- Understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs.
- Assist other project managers if assigned to their project team.
- Support the client team to establish baseline project budgets.
- Adhere to cost control procedures and be responsible for budget control; Provide regular cost updates throughout the project lifecycle reporting any deviations from budget.
- Lead the vendor bidding process: prepare bid documents, interview, and recommend vendors, and introduce project to the selected vendor.
- Report third party vendor fees/supply costs to ensure best price and quality is maintained.
- Prepare contract documents, scopes of work documents and Key Performance Indicators for vendors;
- Establish payment terms and conditions aligning with client’s vendor selection requirements.
- Coordinate the review of construction plans by the appointed performance technology design team and client team to ensure design information has been sufficiently adopted into the primary building design.
- Monitor the construction progress, identify potential risks, and be proactive in finding possible solutions.
- Schedule all vendors to meet overall project deadlines as they relate to the building process and first day of business, adapting schedules as required.
- Ensure system functionality before handover to the end user; Communicate changes to appropriate teams and liaise with the relevant Account Manager to adjust resources accordingly.
- Provide project close out documentation, including reconciliation of budgets to the team.
- Report on program performance to the relevant Account Manager.
- Provide recommendations on project development strategies to the relevant Account Manager on learnings and developments of project knowledge.
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Qualifications
We value diverse experiences and educational backgrounds. If you meet most of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply. At Charcoalblue, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive.
Essential
Minimum five years of project management experience with a focus on architecture, construction, performance, design, or related fields.
Experience with event spaces, theatre, performing arts, or buildings, either through direct experience or professional project management work.
Demonstrated success managing planning processes, utilising construction terminology and building systems, and understanding overall project sequence/timing.
Fundamental understanding of AV system functionality and installation process and techniques.
Ability to read and comprehend project technical documents including, but not limited to engineering and architectural drawings, schedules, test reports, or commissioning documents.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Familiarity with typical project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Trello, Asana).
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills including an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft and G Suite applications.
Proven ability to manage complex budgets, including tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
Desirable
AV, IT, broadcast and/or telecommunications experience is advantageous.
A formal qualification/degree in Project Management (Architecture/Interior/AV/Entertainment) strongly preferred.
Relevant construction-related safety training is a plus.
Essential
Minimum five years of project management experience with a focus on architecture, construction, performance, design, or related fields.
Experience with event spaces, theatre, performing arts, or buildings, either through direct experience or professional project management work.
Demonstrated success managing planning processes, utilising construction terminology and building systems, and understanding overall project sequence/timing.
Fundamental understanding of AV system functionality and installation process and techniques.
Ability to read and comprehend project technical documents including, but not limited to engineering and architectural drawings, schedules, test reports, or commissioning documents.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Familiarity with typical project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Trello, Asana).
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills including an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft and G Suite applications.
Proven ability to manage complex budgets, including tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
Desirable
AV, IT, broadcast and/or telecommunications experience is advantageous.
A formal qualification/degree in Project Management (Architecture/Interior/AV/Entertainment) strongly preferred.
Relevant construction-related safety training is a plus.
About Company
Charcoalblue is widely regarded as the most exciting and innovative theatre, acoustics, and experience consultancy in the world. We specialise in the performing arts, live entertainment, media, technology, education, experiential, hospitality, workplace and cultural sectors. We imagine, design, and deliver captivating spaces that entertain, educate, and transform individuals through collective experiences. Guided by listening, collaboration, and a passion for innovation, excellence, emotion, and theatricality, we strive to create extraordinary moments. Since our inception in the UK in 2004, Charcoalblue is now the largest organization of its kind, delivering projects to every corner of the globe. We operate as a cohesive and collaborative team with studios in London and Bristol in the UK; New York and Chicago in the US; and Melbourne in Australia.
Charcoalblue Experience is a dedicated team within Charcoalblue that provides project management, design management, experience design and owner representation to businesses and organizations that want to create an unforgettable guest experience and make an impact for their teams, visitors and industry worldwide. A trusted advisor, we have built our reputation by employing a strategic and collaborative approach, leveraging the depth of our experienced, in-house technical expertise to support our clients. Our work starts at project inception; continues through planning, design and construction; and finishes with the delivery of a space or experience that will leave a lasting impression on all those who engage with it.
Charcoalblue Experience is a dedicated team within Charcoalblue that provides project management, design management, experience design and owner representation to businesses and organizations that want to create an unforgettable guest experience and make an impact for their teams, visitors and industry worldwide. A trusted advisor, we have built our reputation by employing a strategic and collaborative approach, leveraging the depth of our experienced, in-house technical expertise to support our clients. Our work starts at project inception; continues through planning, design and construction; and finishes with the delivery of a space or experience that will leave a lasting impression on all those who engage with it.