Focus Lighting, a fast-paced, innovative, and award-winning architectural lighting design firm based in New York City, has an immediate opening for a full-time Project Manager. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a candidate that is intelligent, energetic, and who is eager to contribute to the creation of unique, world-class architectural projects (see some of our work at www.focuslighting.com).
Duties:
- Design, integrate and engineer architectural lighting control systems
- Coordinate installation of fixtures and controls with the contractors
- Oversee budgeting, technical design, bidding, construction and close-out
- Mock-up unusual conditions and participate in the design and engineering of unique architectural details, custom fixture and control packages
- Be the primary contact during construction for clients, contractors, and vendors
- Review and do take-offs of architectural and electrical drawings and bid documents
- Create bill of materials and quotations for lighting fixtures and control systems
- Ordering, tracking and coordinating delivery of equipment
The successful candidate will:
- Have prior experience with architectural or theatrical dimming & controls and/or computer networking and/or LED fixtures
- Have 1-2 years’ experience in project management for theater, design, or construction
- Be proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Adobe Suite and be able to learn new software easily.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills (organized, prioritized, succinct)
- Be highly organized and detail oriented
- Be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work both independently and collaboratively, and function well under pressure
- Have a BA or MFA in technical theater or a BA in architecture, design, engineering, construction, or a related field
Our office is located in Harlem and is a busy, yet very creative and exciting environment. This is an office-based position, but some local and domestic travel may be required. Benefits are provided, including paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, and 401(k).
Please email [email protected]with your resume and cover letter (with salary requirements), and indicate “Lighting PM” and your name in subject line.