Project Manager - High Springs
1 day ago
Job description
Have you spent your career turning drawings into buildable realities—translating creative intent into physical environments that inspire, immerse, and amaze? At ThemeWorks, we bring the impossible to life every day.
From building full-scale starship portals to choreographing amphibious landing scenes to crafting enchanted forests inside restaurants, our work blends artistry, engineering, fabrication, and storytelling.
We partner with world-class clients—including Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Creative, and leading museums and cultural institutions—to design and build highly customized, technically complex scenic environments.
If you're a project manager with a deep understanding of how ideas become built objects, and you're energized by creative problem-solving, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and fabrication-driven challenges, we want to meet you.
And you'll get to do all of this in a place that feels like home.High Springs, just outside Gainesville, offers natural springs, rivers, trails, and a relaxed lifestyle—paired with Gainesville's energy, arts scene, and amenities.
It's a rare chance to build extraordinary things while enjoying an extraordinary quality of life.Your Role
As a project manager at ThemeWorks you will be a hub connecting our internal teams with the client across the life-cycle of multiple projects.
With the unique and creative demands of our projects, strategic thinking and proactive leadership will be key traits for driving successful outcomes as you navigate timelines, budgets, and client expectations.
Here are some additional qualifications for this role:
Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining strong day-to-day relationships
Foster growth and collaboration within the project team
Review project scope, budget, and schedule to ensure alignment with design intent, cost estimates, and regulatory requirements
Develop and maintain accurate budget projections, including risk assessments for cost, schedule, resource allocation, and quality
Create, maintain, and update comprehensive project schedules that support timely and successful completion
Coordinate with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and deliverables
Manage subcontractors as needed
Communicate scheduling needs both internally and externally keeping all stakeholders aligned
Monitor and manage project scope, addressing any changes or delays promptly
Actively advocate for project margins and financial performance
Draft and issue change orders as required, and coordinate invoicing requests
Act as a liaison across all internal departments, communicating project status effectively and professionally
Travel occasionally to conduct client meetings, perform site surveys, and for installations
Escalate issues appropriately to the Director of Project Management when necessary
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum of 3 years' experience in project or construction management
Understanding of fabrication methods and technology
Experience in the themed entertainment industry preferred
PMP certification is a plus
Proficient in estimating labor and material costs
Ability to multi-task/manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills
High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and quality control
Technologically proficient with the ability to quickly learn new software tools
Compensation is based on relevant experience in themed entertainment, fabrication, manufacturing, or closely related industries.
Why Work at ThemeWorks?
ThemeWorks is not your average fabrication shop.
We bring stories to life through high-impact environments — for clients like theme parks, museums, aquariums, and professional sports teams.
If you like a challenge, care about your craft, and want your work to be seen by millions, this is the place for you.
What We OfferCompetitive pay (commensurate with experience)
Health, dental & vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with match
Paid time off and holidays
A diverse, creative, and tight-knit team
Opportunities for growth, training, and hands-on experience with unique builds
About ThemeWorks:
We are a multidisciplinary fabrication studio based in High Springs, Florida.
Since 1995, we've taken on ambitious projects that push artistic and technical limits — from giant walk-in sculptures to elaborate theme park installations.
We thrive on teamwork, creativity, and quality. Learn more atApply now to become part of a team that builds the extraordinary.
ThemeWorks is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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