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About Barbizon Lighting Company:

Barbizon Lighting is not just a company; it's a beacon in the entertainment lighting industry, illuminating the path for theatre, television, film, education, and themed environments for 80 years. As the foremost supplier of entertainment lighting, rigging, drapery, expendables, and theatrical systems integration, we pride ourselves on blending the resourcefulness of a large international corporation with the personalized touch of a small business. Located in Atlanta we're inviting you to become a part of our legacy and contribute to our bright future.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager will plan, manage, organize, and execute complex projects for the organization’s customers. The Project Manager is in our Systems Division, coordinating the installation of theatrical lighting and rigging equipment for permanent installations. They partner with manufacturers, contractors, customers, and consultants to execute contract work, layout system designs, review construction documents, track progress, coordinate and attend job site meetings. They manage relationships and product implementation efforts to produce the best possible outcome for the projects and to secure future business opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead an interdepartmental team to complete assigned projects on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Outline, manage, and appropriately delegate the tasks involved to ensure the proper outcome of the project.
• Conduct cost analysis, estimating and mitigating costs for the project; and managing the project budget to maximize profitability.
• Prepare project profitability reports.
• Conduct risk assessments; report identified risks to management; provide recommendations for mitigation of risk.
• Act as a liaison in a professional manner between company, customers, vendors, and any other stakeholders to address any questions, concerns, complaints, requests and other action items throughout the life of the project.
• Communicate project progress, updates, and any issues in a timely manner.
• Cultivate, sustain, and oversee professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate and collaborate inperson, virtually, or via correspondence with onsite, internal, and external stakeholders, providing required information to manage projects, programs, and systems.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Coordination and sequencing with all trades, manufacturers, endusers, and other stakeholders.
• Apply knowledge of construction methods, construction processes, and regulations.
• Serve as primary contact for vendors, subcontractors, installers, and customers.
• Oversee and approve submittal drawings, scheduling, purchasing, and subcontracts.
• Invoice customers according to payment terms.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on timely collections of customer payments.
• Manage, track and approve vendor invoices.
• Manage and maintain all project documents and related drawings.
• Ensure proper and accurate data entry into company software.
• Read, understand, and interpret construction contracts.
• Efficiently manage and prioritize tasks across multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met and project milestones are achieved.
• Foster collaborative and productive working environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required skills include:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, and communication skills; ability to lead without authority.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of the products and methods used to implement projects.
• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and thorough understanding of construction drawings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, or related software.

Qualifications and Experience:

At least five years of related experience required.

• PMP, PGMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications are desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods standing, walking around construction sites in unfinished buildings
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Travel to onsite projects, meetings, and including coordination of materials delivery.
• Valid driver's license.

Why Barbizon?

Embark on a career journey with Barbizon, and you'll find more than just a job. You'll discover a place where your contributions matter, a team that values your voice, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We celebrate diversity, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do.

Join us at Barbizon Lighting Company, where your passion for lighting will illuminate the world. Apply now and shine with us!

The salary range for a Project Manager at Barbizon Lighting’s Atlanta location is currently $65,000 to $80,000 (Exempt) per annum, depending upon experience. Please be aware, extensive industry experience or specific skills that fully match, or exceed what is required, may in fact increase this range. We strongly encourage all to apply.

In addition to the base pay listed here, Barbizon offers a generous compensation package including medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, profit share, and a matching 401k Plan at no cost to the employee. The Company fully funds Barbizon’s healthcare benefits for all full-time employees and dependents.

Barbizon also offers a host of voluntary ancillary benefits that include affordable vision, pet insurance, additional life insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Pre-tax commuter benefits, and Benefits VIP, a dedicated advocacy group that can help employees and their family members resolve benefits issues.

Barbizon offers fully paid vacation, sick/safe time, and an additional ten paid holidays.

Barbizon Lighting Company’s largest shareholder is our employee group, which currently owns 51% of the company via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”). An ESOP is a qualified retirement plan that extends beneficial ownership of the business to its employees, at no cost to the plan participant.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy

Barbizon Lighting provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Barbizon Lighting’s Corporate HR Department at 643 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10036.

About BARBIZON CHARLOTTE INC

Open for business since 1947, the Barbizon Lighting Company (Barbizon) is the world’s leading provider of turnkey entertainment lighting systems and products – specializing in the design, sale, service, and installation/integration of lighting, rigging, and control equipment for television, film, live productions, performing arts, themed environments, houses of worship, and architecture. From Barbizon’s strategically placed stocking facilities, we provide industry-leading solutions for our full range of customers. Known as the industry leader, Barbizon boasts an uncontested range of experience, time-tested relationships with product manufacturers, and a first-class team of Systems Integrators, Project Managers, Field Service Technicians, Specifiers, Sales Associates, General Administrators, and Managers.