Project Manager

Journey•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$45 - $55

About The Position

About the Role: Role Summary The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of a portfolio of projects for a single client, spanning physical installations, programs, media, and operational initiatives. This role will be embedded with the client team and act as a primary on-the-ground point of coordination in Los Angeles. The Project Manager will work closely with internal creative, technical, and production teams, as well as external programming partners, fabricators, and contractors. The Project Manager will report to the Lead Producer and Project Director and will be responsible for delivering large and small-scale projects according to brief, timeline, and budget, alongside developing strong relationships with the client team. Due to the nature of the work, the ideal candidate has experience supporting capital projects within cultural institutions and understands how creative work integrates into longer construction and institutional timelines.

Requirements

5–7+ years of experience in a project management role within a creative, cultural, architectural, or production environment
Experience managing complex and high-profile projects
Strong understanding of schedules, budgets, and dependency management
Experience working alongside or supporting capital projects or long-term institutional initiatives
Experience with project management tools/software
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Organized and efficient
Experience with Google Docs
Advanced Microsoft Office suite
Willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

Experience working with museums, cultural institutions, or public-facing capital projects
Familiarity with AV, digital, or interactive systems within built environments
Understanding of procurement, fabrication, and construction coordination workflows
Familiarity with Smartsheets

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day delivery of multiple projects, ensuring alignment with approved scope, schedule, and budget
Act as a central coordination point between client teams, internal studio teams, and external partners
Translate client discussions and decisions into clear actions, timelines, and responsibilities
Track milestones, dependencies, and approval across all workstreams
Responsible for project budgets between $20k and $2m+
Develop and maintain project schedules aligned with capital project phases and client milestones
Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks related to schedule, budget, scope, and coordination
Liaise directly with client stakeholders to drive discussions to resolution
Serve as a consistent point of contact for designated projects
Attend and support client meetings, workshops, and site walks
Build trusted relationships through clarity, reliability, and proactive communication