Project Planner jobs in Santa Fe, NM

Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are!

We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration. Our Vision is to be the world's leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.

We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of:

• Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.

• Provocative Playfulness: We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.

• Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.

• Authentic Compassion: We are "kind punks" - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.

• Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on....

Job Description:

Location: This position is remote/ hybrid-eligible, provided the candidate resides within the following markets: Santa Fe, Denver, Las Vegas, Dallas, Los Angeles, Florida, and New York.

Compensation: Compensation for candidates based in Colorado is $78,489-$105,960 and will vary based upon experience and other locations.

Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for this position is March 15, 2024. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if needed.

How you will do it...

• Develop comprehensive lists of work tasks, deliverables, and receivables for creative, artistic, and show disciplines

• Identify task relationships, schedule logic, key milestones and project constraints and integrate into project plans and schedules

• Prepare detailed design, production, construction, installation, testing and programming schedules and integrate those schedules into the overall project master schedule

• Status schedule progress and prepare and publish monthly updates to the detailed project schedule

• Prepare contract milestone schedules for consultant, vendor, and contractor scopes of work

• Perform schedule reviews for contract conformance

• Monitor schedule performance and develop workaround plans and recovery schedules when required to keep the project on schedule

• Identify schedule related issues which arise during project execution and provide creative solutions and recommended corrective actions

• Develop ad hoc checklists, completion lists and percent complete trackers and reports to assist the team in monitoring their performance and keeping them on schedule

• Assist in the development of innovative project tracking and reporting tools and the development of project update documentation for executive reviews

To be successful in this role...

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management

• 3 - 5 years of experience scheduling the design and execution phases of highly integrated projects, such as themed entertainment, museum, or location based entertainment venues

• Vendor management experience with custom fabricators, show set fabricators, lighting, audio, and other show technical vendors

• Proficiency in schedule creation and updating using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and/ or Asta Powerproject schedule software

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and/or Numbers

• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, and/ or Keynote

• Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with a multitude of disciplines and a variety of team members with various levels of experience and working styles

• Excellent verbal and visual communications skills

• Superior organizational skills and an aptitude for logical thinking and problem solving

It would be nice to have...

• Proficiency using NetPoint project scheduling software and Timeline Maker or Office Timeline Gantt chart creation software

• Experience participating in or facilitating design phase interactive pull planning sessions

• Eagerness to create, innovate, experiment, and adapt to find the best solutions to solving project challenges

Work environment & physical demands...

• This is a full-time position averaging 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm MST - occasionally requiring flexibility to work during evenings or weekends based on business needs

• Periodic travel is required for this position.

• Physical Demands:

  • Standing or sitting for long periods of time; ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

• All employees will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

IMPACT: Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles. To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation. As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community.

INCLUSION: Meow Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring all employees enjoy and thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant, wonderful community we are! All employment decisions at Meow Wolf are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, service in the military or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

BENEFITS:

The choices we make concerning our benefits during enrollment periods are among the most important we select for ourselves and our families. As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, Meow Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various options to meet individual healthcare and financial needs along with many perks.

• Medical Insurance options: PPO & HSA

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy & Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Voluntary Short-term Disability & Critical Illness Policies

• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks

• Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch

• Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests

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