Project Manager in Indianapolis, Indiana at Creative Works

About Creative Works

We create powerful emotions and memories through immersive attractions. We are a full-service theme creator, prop builder, and attractions provider to theme parks, museums, family entertainment centers, restaurants, tourist attractions, and other venues. Since 1997, we have brought ideas to life with a talented team of designers, sculptors, craftsmen, and artisans, and we are proud to have delivered the WOW Effect to a wide variety of destinations across the globe.

We’ve been named as one of INC 5000's fastest-growing companies in America three times in a row and are in the top 60 here in Indiana. We’ve also been named one of The Best Places To Work In Indiana twice in a row. Inside our walls, you'll find lots of creative people who are passionate about what they do and make. Every day is different with new challenges. We pride ourselves on creating an amazing culture where our employees can grow professionally and personally. Every company says this, but we can actually prove it!

Our Team

Our team is one of the secrets of our success. We are artists, craftsmen, dreamers, and managers. Everyone brings something unique to the table and our collective passion, excitement, and attention to detail explain why we exceed our clients’ expectations time and again. We have high expectations for everyone on our team. It’s the only way we can deliver amazing products and services. Our team is passionate, hungry, and always striving for more.

*This is an onsite position located at our facility on the southwest side of Indianapolis, IN near I-465 & Sam Jones Expressway. We are not offering relocation assistance for this role.

Project Manager

Creative Works is seeking a Project Manager (PM) to help us bring our amazing attractions to reality for our clients; Laser Tag, Mini Golf, Escape Rooms, VR and more. Our PMs work with our internal teams to transition sold projects through the Sales, Design/Engineering, Production, and Installation stages of our Buyers’ Journey.

This role is instrumental in coordinating with our clients’ architects and general contractors to ensure smooth execution and installation. This is critical to our WHY at Creative Works: to make powerful emotions and memories through immersive attractions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with sales consultants on projects just prior to a sale closing
• Serves as the point of contact for internal teams to make sure each department has what they need as the project progresses through Design/Engineering, Production, and Installation stages.
• Coordinates with clients’ General Contractors and Architects about space planning and site prep for installation
• Manages many projects at once, all with overlapping timelines
• Communicates with the client regularly via email, phone calls, and video calls to keep the project aligned with their goals
• Adjusts schedules and targets on the project based on client timelines, payments, or scope changes
• Books and manages travel arrangements for the project installation teams
• Occasionally communicates with install team members and provides help outside the typical 8am-5pm business hours

Qualification Requirements:

• 3+ Years of Project Management experience
• Proven experience using formal project management software
• • Wrike, Asana, Basecamp, Monday, etc.
• Embody a “stewardship” mentality to fully own a project from start to finish, and make sure the project is successful for both the client and the company
• Ability to focus on details and take thorough notes to make sure client deliverables aren’t missed
• Comfortable solving problems on a regular basis, even when you’ve never experienced the problem before
• Ability to manage time when working on multiple client projects concurrently

Relatable Job Experience

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Event Production Management

Pay and Benefits:

• Full-Time Salary Exempt (estimated 45 hours weekly)
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, plus some evening/weekend calls during client installs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, ancillary, & pet insurance coverage opportunities available
• 401K opportunities available (Standard Safe Harbor Match)
• Generous PTO Plan as well as parental time and several paid holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off to serve at a 501(c)3 charitable organization on behalf of the company
• Salary: $52,000-$55,000 base salary per year depending on experience, plus $20,000-$30,000 in commissions per year (based on value of projects completed)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Creative Works is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Does this sound like a good fit for you?

If so, please provide a cover letter to us to help us better understand who you are and why you would like to join our team as well as a resume. Thank you!

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