Exhibition | Production Manager

Overview

Oversee exhibit fabrication & installation, managing vendors to ensure quality, schedule, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• vendor liaison
• safety compliance
• punch list
• installation sequencing
• budget tracking
• quality inspection

Tasks

The Production Manager will oversee the execution of museum-quality exhibits by managing and coordinating external fabrication and exhibit/scenic vendors. This role ensures that vendors deliver work on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, safety, and design integrity. The successful candidate will be an experienced manager with expertise in exhibit millwork and scenic production, capable of bridging communication between design teams, project managers, and vendor partners to achieve seamless fabrication and installation. -Act as the primary liaison between vendors, design teams, and client representatives during the installation phase. -Ensure all on-site activities comply with safety regulations, fire codes, and museum operational requirements. -Facilitate punch lists, inspections, and approvals during and after installation. -Coordinate between design/engineering teams and vendors to resolve technical challenges. -Track fabrication budgets, change orders, and deliverables for accountability and transparency. -Manage relationships with exhibit contractors, and scenic partners. -Develop and monitor installation sequencing, logistics, and coordination with general contractors and museum facilities teams. -Conduct factory/shop visits to evaluate quality, craftsmanship, and adherence to standards. -Review vendor shop drawings, prototypes, samples, and mock-ups to ensure compliance with design intent and project specifications. -Generate reports related to the project deliverables and outcomes. -Monitor vendor schedules, fabrication progress, and production workflows to align with project milestones. -Supervise vendor installation crews to confirm alignment with approved drawings, finishes, and quality expectations. -Oversee on-site exhibit installations performed by vendors and subcontractors.

Requirements

• osha 30
• 7-10 years
• exhibit fabrication
• structural supports
• materials
• vendor management

What You Bring

-Proactive problem solver, anticipating issues before they impact schedule or quality. -Skilled at balancing creative intent with practical execution. -Experience reviewing shop drawings, mockups, and finish samples for accuracy and quality. -Excellent organizational and scheduling skills; able to track multiple vendors and deliverables across large-scale projects. -Comfortable representing the project team in both shop and site environments. -Collaborative leader who fosters strong vendor relationships while holding teams accountable. -OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification preferred. -Proven track record of managing and overseeing vendors and subcontractors in both fabrication and installation environments. -7–10 years of experience in exhibit fabrication, scenic production, or related industries (museum, theme park, theater, or cultural projects). -Familiarity with structural supports, rigging, installation sequencing, and coordination with other trades. -Strong knowledge of materials (wood, metal, plastics, scenic finishes, specialty coatings, graphics, and integrated AV). -Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients, designers, and contractors. -Detail-oriented manager with a critical eye for finish and storytelling through design.

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Benefits

-Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your eligible dependents -Career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and technical training access -After 90 days: life insurance, disability coverage, and paid parental leave -$50/month wellness reimbursement for fitness-related expenses -401(k) with company match and immediate vesting -Paid time off: 15 days PTO, 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays—plus 1 extra day of PTO each year of service -Access to EAP, HSA contributions, and FSA options -Base Pay: $135.000 – $162.000 (based on experience, education, and skillset)

About Acciona

-Born from early 20th‑century engineering firms, it reinvented itself in 1997 as a champion of green infrastructure and renewable energy. -Headquartered near Madrid, it went public on Spain’s IBEX‑35 and now spans over 40 countries. -In infrastructure, it engineers and builds major transport corridors, bridges, tunnels, desalination plants, and urban light‑rail systems. -Its water division tackles everything from drinking‑water treatment to large‑scale desalination and wastewater reuse projects. -It also designs sustainable urban real‑estate and provides financial, mobility, and social‑infrastructure services. -Flagship projects range from the Eurus wind farm in Mexico and Sydney light‑rail to Australia’s pioneering waste‑to‑energy plants. -Unusually, it spun off its turbine unit into Nordex yet remains a top shareholder—spanning full clean‑energy value chains. -It even crafted the world’s first prefabricated lighthouse, blending innovation and practical construction expertise.

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