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Atthowe
02-16-2024, 12:06 PM
JOB POSTING

Atthowe Fine Art Services is excited to hire a Project Manager to join our Special Projects Department.

Title: Project Manager
Reports to: Head of Special Projects
Schedule: Full Time, Hourly
Base pay range: $37-$46/hour DOE, plus benefits, bonuses, overtime and profit-sharing potentials
Open until filled. Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@atthowe.com

About us:
In business since 1928, Atthowe is now a worker-owned company exclusively dedicated to the handling of fine art. We provide temperature and humidity-controlled art storage solutions, air and ground transportation support, as well as crating, mounting, and installation services. Our company has changed and grown over time, but always with the same focus of providing high-quality service in a friendly and caring environment. We pride ourselves on our decades of outstanding service and our art-loving, hard-working, dedicated team. We cherish our long history, but we also value our forward thinking, innovative practices. Atthowe Fine Art Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, our clients, and our community.

About the role:
Our Special Projects Department (an exciting, fast-growing part of the company) is looking for a Project Manager - a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on technician and leader with an expert and unique skill set. This person will report to the Head of Special Projects. They will be someone who can plan and execute complex art installations, working through contracting, design development, engineering, fabrication, and installation of large-scale artworks for public and private spaces. Must be comfortable leading a job site and coordinating all the technical details from a desk and the construction site. This person is adept in managing projects with multiple stakeholders, understands contracting responsibilities with an astute ability to assess risks, and will always ensure the crew's safety, all while delivering on time and within budget. Atthowe Fine Art Services prides itself on completing "impossible" projects. Expect to be challenged.

Check out what we do:
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Core Responsibilities of the Project Manager:

Manage and conduct large, complex specialized art fabrication, installation, transportation, and rigging jobs from beginning to end
Understand and fulfill requirements for conducting business with a contractor’s license
Research and understand current market trends, clientele, methods, materials, vendors, and industry standards
Manage full lifecycle of projects, including workflows, client communications, feasibility/risk assessments, estimates, plans, scheduling, staffing, permitting, sub-contracting, budgeting, change orders, job tracking, installations, billing, and final reporting
Maintain the profitability, responsiveness, and quality of services and projects
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Adobe, Access, Asana and SketchUp
Provide support and direction for project-related crew, as needed
Ensure efficient, timely, and detailed communication and registration information transfer between company departments
Maintain and inspect all construction and special projects related machinery and equipment, removing or repairing dangerous or damaged equipment
Possess strong construction and art handling skills and continually increase knowledge and expertise in specialized skill designations such as: art installation, construction, art packing, crating, rigging, registration, and truck driving
Possess advanced skills and maintain safety certificates for: (Level 1 Intermediate Rigger and Signal Person, forklifts, reach-lifts, scissor/boom-lifts, fall protection, scaffolding)


Typical Tasks:

Manage communication with multiple project stakeholders, attend meetings, and job site walk-throughs
Work cross-departmentally to allocate resources and staff to projects, resolving any potential conflicts over resource allocation and ensuring smooth client-facing services
Assign tasks to crew and oversee and direct progress at project sites
Produce forecasts and budgets and track project expenses
Oversight of contracts and risk management issues and appropriately escalate items for management review
Manage project workflows, estimates, job tracking, and regular client invoicing
Produce and coordinate Scope of Work, Work Plans, Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Pick Plan and other job related documents
Construct, modify, lift and carry artwork and museum objects properly, alone and in coordination with co-workers
Consult on performance reviews and certifications for crew, as needed


Core Accountabilities for all employees:

Safety of people: Never act in a way that would endanger you, a co-worker, or any other person
Safety, protection, and stewardship of all artwork and objects in our custody
Excellent communication, cooperation, and attention to detail with clients, colleagues, and other parties
Knowledge of and adherence to company standards and policies
Protect all confidential information, including client information, job details, images, and privileged company information
Understand and comply with PPE (personal safety equipment) requirements
Maintain, clean, and safe-guard all tools, equipment, and other company property, both personal and shared
Professionally represent the company in the community, building effective relationships with clients other stakeholders


Physical Demands:

Desk work and field work
Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, bend, lift, and use hands, sometimes for extended periods of time
Regularly work on boom-lifts, scissor lifts or ladders for long periods of time
Regularly be in truck cab for extended periods and must exhibit physical agility to enter and exit trucks and/or trailers
Exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites
Must be able to lift 60 pounds unassisted and must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 300lbs with assistance of mechanical equipment


Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of art handling and/or construction management experience
Construction license or equivalent tradesman knowledge is preferred
Possess a valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record at the time of, and for the duration of employment
Complete and pass STA (Security Threat Assessment) application and verification
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Adobe, Access, Asana and SketchUp
Able to work a flexible schedule as weekend, overtime, overnight, out of town, and holiday work may be necessary


Benefits:
In addition to working with a friendly, art loving team, Atthowe also provides the following benefits:


100% coverage of health insurance premiums through Kaiser (includes vision)
Dental and additional vision coverage through Principal
17.5 days of PTO for full time employees (increases with seniority)
12 holidays
401K with 3% match
Cell phone reimbursement of $60/month
Eligibility to become a worker owner with profit sharing after two years of employment
Employee bonuses


How to Apply:
Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@atthowe.com. Put Project Manager in the subject line of the email.