Production Management Specialist, HARGROVE Lanham, Maryland

Hargrove from Encore•Lanham, MD

10d•$70,371 - $91,482•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Management Specialist manages the production process from project inception through closure, including developing and maintaining budgets and work breakdown structures. The role ensures projects are produced safely and structurally, on time and within budget, while achieving the proposal’s creative objectives, Hargrove’s financial objectives, and the company’s quality standards. The specialist produces small- to medium-sized projects across exhibits, events, experiential marketing, permanent installations, and tradeshows, and supports the lead Production Manager on large projects. The position reports to the Director of Production Management & CAD Engineering. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in special events, theatre, exhibit, or entertainment-related production management.
Experience fabricating scenery, exhibits, props, or permanent display installations.
Experience with estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
Working knowledge of current codes, production procedures, materials, and installation methods relevant to the company’s business units.
Excellent working knowledge of Windows-based computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD or Vectorworks, and ability to learn new job-related software quickly.
Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills, with ability to work with cross-functional teams at many management levels, including the executive team.
Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
Professional written and verbal communication skills for communicating with Hargrove personnel, venue staff, and clients as needed.
Ability and initiative to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and competently handle demanding deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with estimating and project management software.

Responsibilities

Identify production costs, develop budgets, and submit costs to Sales for proposal development.
Establish fabrication and production techniques that meet design objectives and budget constraints.
Work with the fabrication department lead and event manager to identify the critical path for fabricating custom scenic elements, and establish, publish, and manage a realistic timetable.
Coordinate with CAD engineering and the fabrication lead to ensure required CAD drawings are correct and complete.
Produce fabrication orders for custom scenic elements and distribute them, with approved drawings, to the appropriate departments.
Facilitate solutions to production issues that could lead to cost overruns.
Maintain continuity of information flow between departments throughout production, with support from the event manager.
Attend job-specific meetings and conduct additional meetings as needed to facilitate production.
Conduct site surveys as needed to verify venue information.
Write purchase orders for subcontracted rentals or special materials.
Work with fabrication during production and periodically review work status to maintain proposal, design, and budget objectives.
Work with operations to develop an efficient on-site logistics plan for installing fabricated items.
Ensure plans meet budget objectives and company quality standards.
Review the production process after events to identify successes and failures and recommend solutions to prevent future failures.
Facilitate post-production meetings and work with the event manager to distribute and file post-project information and documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned and deemed necessary by the department supervisor.
Travel occasionally as needed.