About the role

The Project Manager oversees the transition of creative concepts into physical builds by managing production schedules, budgets, and cross-departmental teams. They ensure seamless execution from initial design and fabrication through to final site installation.

What they look for

Project Management Custom Fabrication Production Scheduling Budget Tracking Client Communication Scenic Builds Experiential Environments Engineering Coordination Installation Management Change Order Management Team Collaboration Problem Solving Shop Operations Technical Drawing Review

Requirements

Candidates must have a background in custom fabrication, scenic builds, or experiential environments with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Strong communication skills and a deep understanding of the project lifecycle from concept to installation are essential.

Full description

A Day in the Life of a Project Manager at ID3

At ID3, project managers are the driving force that turn creative concepts into real-world builds. From custom fabrication and scenic environments to complex experiential projects, our PMs ensure every detail moves from design to installation seamlessly.

If you thrive in a fast-paced fabrication environment, enjoy solving complex challenges, and know how to keep multiple teams aligned, this may be the role for you.

What a Day Looks Like

✔ Start the day reviewing project timelines, production schedules, and shop priorities to keep builds moving forward.

✔ Meet with design, fabrication, and production teams to review drawings, materials, and fabrication requirements for upcoming projects.

✔ Communicate with clients, designers, and internal teams to ensure project expectations, budgets, and timelines stay aligned.

✔ Coordinate across departments including carpentry, scenic, metal, paint, and graphics to keep projects on schedule.

✔ Review shop progress, address challenges, and work with teams to solve problems quickly and efficiently.

✔ Track budgets, change orders, and project costs while ensuring the project stays on scope.

✔ Prepare projects for shipping, installation, and site execution, making sure every detail is ready for a successful delivery.

The Experience That Makes Someone Successful at ID3

✔ Background in custom fabrication, scenic builds, exhibits, experiential environments, or themed builds

✔ Ability to manage multiple complex projects at once

✔ Strong communication between clients, designers, and production teams

✔ Understanding of how projects move from concept → engineering → fabrication → installation

✔ Comfortable working in a high-energy, fast-moving shop environment

At ID3, project managers don’t just manage schedules — they help bring creative ideas to life through craftsmanship and collaboration.

If you have experience managing custom fabrication or experiential build projects, we’d love for you to apply!