Core Responsibilities of the Project Manager:

Manage and conduct large, complex specialized art fabrication, installation, transportation, and rigging jobs from beginning to end

Understand and fulfill requirements for conducting business with a contractor’s license

Research and understand current market trends, clientele, methods, materials, vendors, and industry standards

Manage full lifecycle of projects, including workflows, client communications, feasibility/risk assessments, estimates, plans, scheduling, staffing, permitting, sub-contracting, budgeting, change orders, job tracking, installations, billing, and final reporting

Maintain the profitability, responsiveness, and quality of services and projects

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Adobe, Access, Asana and SketchUp

Provide support and direction for project-related crew, as needed

Ensure efficient, timely, and detailed communication and registration information transfer between company departments

Maintain and inspect all construction and special projects related machinery and equipment, removing or repairing dangerous or damaged equipment

Possess strong construction and art handling skills and continually increase knowledge and expertise in specialized skill designations such as: art installation, construction, art packing, crating, rigging, registration, and truck driving

Possess advanced skills and maintain safety certificates for: (Level 1 Intermediate Rigger and Signal Person, forklifts, reach-lifts, scissor/boom-lifts, fall protection, scaffolding)

Typical Tasks:

Manage communication with multiple project stakeholders, attend meetings, and job site walk-throughs

Work cross-departmentally to allocate resources and staff to projects, resolving any potential conflicts over resource allocation and ensuring smooth client-facing services

Assign tasks to crew and oversee and direct progress at project sites

Produce forecasts and budgets and track project expenses

Oversight of contracts and risk management issues and appropriately escalate items for management review

Manage project workflows, estimates, job tracking, and regular client invoicing

Produce and coordinate Scope of Work, Work Plans, Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Pick Plan and other job related documents

Construct, modify, lift and carry artwork and museum objects properly, alone and in coordination with co-workers

Consult on performance reviews and certifications for crew, as needed

Core Accountabilities for all employees:

Safety of people: Never act in a way that would endanger you, a co-worker, or any other person

Safety, protection, and stewardship of all artwork and objects in our custody

Excellent communication, cooperation, and attention to detail with clients, colleagues, and other par-ties

Knowledge of and adherence to company standards and policies

Protect all confidential information, including client information, job details, images, and privileged company information

Understand and comply with PPE (personal safety equipment) requirements

Maintain, clean, and safe-guard all tools, equipment, and other company property, both personal and shared

Professionally represent the company in the community, building effective relationships with clients other stakeholders

Physical Demands:

Desk work and field work

Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, bend, lift, and use hands, sometimes for extended periods of time

Regularly work on boom-lifts, scissor lifts or ladders for long periods of time

Regularly be in truck cab for extended periods and must exhibit physical agility to enter and exit trucks and/or trailers

Exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites

Must be able to lift 60 pounds unassisted and must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 300lbs with assistance of mechanical equipment

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of art handling and/or construction management experience

Construction license or equivalent tradesman knowledge is preferred

Possess a valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record at the time of, and for the duration of employment

Complete and pass STA (Security Threat Assessment) application and verification

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Adobe, Access, Asana and SketchUp

Able to work a flexible schedule as weekend, overtime, overnight, out of town, and holiday work may be necessary

Benefits:

In addition to working with a friendly, art loving team, Atthowe also provides the following benefits:

● 100% coverage of health insurance premiums through Kaiser (includes vision)

● Dental and additional vision coverage through Principal

● 17.5 days of PTO for full time employees (increases with seniority)

● 12 holidays

● 401K with 3% match

● Cell phone reimbursement of $60/month

● Eligibility to become a worker owner with profit sharing after two years of employment

● Employee bonuses