Project Manager

**Role Overview** We’re looking for a **Project Manager** with a strong background in experiential, digital, or creative project delivery to lead complex projects from kickoff to final install. This role is ideal for someone who can command a room, steer a timeline, and bring calm to chaos—while ensuring every detail ladders back to the big picture and every interaction reflects a thoughtful, client\-minded approach. As a key player on our team, you'll work cross\-functionally with internal teams, clients, and vendors to bring ambitious creative projects to life on time and on budget. **Key Responsibilities** **Project Ownership \& Execution** * Lead the development and execution of project plans, timelines, scopes, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects. * Manage project budgets, track actuals vs projections, and proactively resolve overages or resource constraints. * Oversee vendor sourcing, bidding, negotiation, and execution—ensuring materials, fabrication, and logistics stay on track. * Develop and maintain detailed production schedules and ensure all milestones and deadlines are met or exceeded. * Manage scope changes with clarity and confidence, setting expectations and communicating updates across all stakeholders. **Client \& Team Leadership** * Serve as the day\-to\-day point of contact for clients—delivering a high\-touch, customer\-centric experience that prioritizes clarity, care, and confidence throughout the project lifecycle. * Collaborate closely with internal departments (design, production, fabrication, creative tech) to ensure smooth handoffs and team alignment. * Facilitate project meetings and team syncs, keeping communication clear, action\-oriented, and documented. * Bring leadership energy to your work—solving problems before they escalate and ensuring your team feels supported and seen * Anticipate client needs before they arise—offering personalized updates, thoughtful recommendations, and solutions that show we’re always one step ahead. **Quality Assurance \& Risk Mitigation** * Own the review process for all deliverables, ensuring they meet our internal standards and the client’s expectations. * Proactively identify roadblocks, risks, and areas for improvement, offering creative solutions and rallying the right people to execute them. **Process \& Workflow Improvement** * Follow and champion BRDG’s project management systems and workflows. * Continuously refine internal documentation, briefs, reporting tools, and communication standards for clarity and effectiveness. * Offer feedback and insights to help the team scale smarter as we grow. **Culture \& Growth** * Stay informed on industry trends, tools, and best practices in experiential, digital, and creative production. * Mentor junior project managers or coordinators, contributing to the overall growth of the team. * Show up for your team—engaging in feedback, collaboration, and celebrating wins big and small. * Embody a hospitality mindset—leading with empathy, service, and an instinct for making both clients and teammates feel seen, heard, and valued. **Qualifications** * **3–5 years of experience** managing projects in creative, experiential, event, or production environments. * Proven ability to manage complex, fast\-moving timelines with multiple stakeholders. * Excellent communication and negotiation skills—both with clients and internal teams. * Deep comfort with project management tools, Google Suite and Gantt\-style planning tools. * Budget tracking experience and comfort navigating vendor quotes, change orders, and reconciliations. * Solutions\-oriented mindset with the ability to pivot and adapt under pressure. * Past experience working with premium clients with complex timelines. * Ability to meet and exceed key milestone dates in a timely, efficient manner. * Strong understanding of design, production, fabrication, or creative technology workflows is a big plus. * Demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to learn while contributing to the development of innovative, future\-focused experiential projects. * Stays ahead by anticipating client needs, spotting potential roadblocks early, and keeping projects moving smoothly with clear communication and thoughtful foresight.