First and foremost we seek an individual with a track record that showcases

Interpersonal skills that contribute to strong client relationships;

An aptitude for leadership;

Effective communication across project teams including government stakeholders, architects, construction companies, landscape firms, fabrication teams, and many other industries.

Methodical and appropriate attention to detail during administrative and artistic review; including schedule, material choices, budget, engineering, and fabrication methodologies; and

Innovation and creativity alongside a solution-orientated approach.

As Commissions Manager, you will

Manage between 10 and 20 commissioned artists through design development, engineering, fabrication, and installation of commissioned public artworks;

Coordinate and communicate with project teams including design-build, project owners, artwork fabricators and engineers, and artists, and Dyson & Womack staff;

Manage all commission schedules ensuring artists stay on track and keeping all team members up to date on any adjustments to schedule;

Track artist budgets and manage pay applications;

Conduct site visits to artist studio’s, construction sites, and artwork fabricators as needed to check work progress;

Review engineer reports shop drawings, lighting plans, architects and civil drawings as necessary looking for any potential issues with artwork integration and flagging as necessary;

Maintain project files across Dyson & Womack platforms including Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Basecamp, and Google Drive;

Implement internal project reporting tools to ensure all relevant Dyson & Womack staff are updated on commission progress;

Coordinate with artists for photoshoots of artworks in progress and once completed; and

Ensure successful completion of all commissioned artworks as measured by an on-time, on-budget, and goal-based delivery.

To take this position, you will have

3-5 years employed at a professional level in project management in the architecture, construction, or public art production fields at a minimum.

Advanced knowledge of Bluebeam;

Working knowledge of LEED status requirements;

The ability to read and interpret engineer, shop, civil, landscape, and architectural drawings; and

Led projects with budgets exceeding 1 million dollars.

Valid driver’s license

Light travel (in and out of state)

Salary

Full-time, exempt position with a competitive and negotiable salary based on prior experience.

Benefits

Holidays, paid vacation and sick leave provided after the probationary period. All employees are offered a healthcare stipend negotiable upon contracting.