Project Manager
Location
Lewis Center
Type
Full Time
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Position Overview:
The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of assigned projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to defined quality standards. Reporting to the Director of Project Management, this role serves as the primary driver of project outcomes, translating sales intent into operational execution.
The Project Manager acts as the central point of coordination across Sales, Design, Production, and Installation—owning project scope, schedule, financial performance, and communication throughout the lifecycle. We are only considering local candidates.
The Project Manager acts as the central point of coordination across Sales, Design, Production, and Installation—owning project scope, schedule, financial performance, and communication throughout the lifecycle. We are only considering local candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Ownership & Execution
· Own the execution of projects from handoff through completion, including delivery and invoicing
· Ensure alignment between project scope, client expectations, and production capabilities
· Drive accountability across internal teams to meet project commitments
Project Planning & Scope Management
· Develop detailed project plans defining scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables
· Validate project assumptions against estimates, drawings, and specifications
· Manage change orders and scope adjustments
Cross-Functional Coordination
· Serve as liaison between Sales, Production, and Design
· Ensure seamless communication across project lifecycle
· Coordinate with Production and Installation teams
· Resolve internal conflicts related to scope or schedule
Quality Control & Delivery
· Review deliverables throughout production for accuracy and quality
· Validate materials and outputs against specifications
· Ensure final deliverables meet company standards
· Identify risks related to scope, schedule, and materials
Documentation & Systems Management
· Maintain accurate work orders, proofs, and project documentation
· Ensure data entered into ERP (E2) is accurate
· Ensure accurate and timely project invoicing
Continuous Improvement
· Identify process inefficiencies
· Document lessons learned
· Support best practice standardization
Qualifications:
· Project management experience in production, fabrication, or similar industries
· Strong understanding of materials, production processes, and installation
· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (E2 preferred)
· Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Key Performance Indicators:
· On-time project delivery
· Project margin performance
· Quality outcomes and rework reduction
· Timeliness of invoicing
· Cross-functional communication effectiveness
Creative Palette
Company Overview
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Creative Palette, Inc. is a visual branding and design firm that specializes in transforming interior environments. We serve as a "one-stop-shop" for commercial, medical, and retail clients, helping them define their brand and culture through physical space.
Our 2025 relocation to one building, enhanced our capabilities and collaboration, and streamlined operations, which allows us to maintain high quality control from the initial concept and design through to fabrication and installation.
Core Services
Our work is categorized into three primary pillars:
- Art: We provide art selection, consultation, and custom framing. Our team artists and fabricators work on projects ranging from single statement pieces to large-scale collections for healthcare facilities, senior living centers, and corporate offices. Our team curates, creates, and fabricates a cohesive art program that moves you from idea to installation with ease. By curating with emotion as the blueprint, we turn walls into experiences that draw people in, shape how they feel, and linger long after they’ve left the room.
- Branding & Environmental Graphics: This includes wallcoverings, window films, and environmental graphics that communicate a company's identity. We also specialize in custom fabrication of unique textures and forms (such as wood structures or faux finishes). We craft branded environments that speak for your brand. We start with your vision and transform it into an immersive world that tells an entire story. With forty years of experience and a team of dreamers and makers who are hyper-focused on excellence and detail, we build brand expressions that draw people in, shape how they feel, and call them back.
- Architectural Solutions & Signage: We design and install interior signage, wayfinding systems, and ADA-compliant layouts. Our architectural product lines are designed to create "immersive environments" that are functional yet visually striking.
When space needs more than off-the-shelf materials can offer, we create architectural elements that work even better. Guided by your goals, we find materials that solve your challenges and collaborate with you to ensure effortless execution. The result is an elevated aesthetic for the entire space and an environment that functions beautifully.
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