Project Manager

For over four decades, Big Top has manufactured and installed high-performance fabric structures in the United States, delivering American-made quality, innovation, and reliability.  We don’t just build shelters - we engineer solutions that optimize operations, safeguard assets, and provide a competitive edge for companies worldwide. With the support and financial backing of Altamont Capital Partners, we are in an exciting phase of growth, expansion, and innovation.

Job Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution and completion of various projects within the company. This position will report to the Installation and Special Projects Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Leads project teams to ensure satisfactory completion of tasks to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget. 

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• With input from executive management and outside parties, defines the project's scope, goals, deliverables, tasks, and required resources; ensures projects are well defined before placing out for bid; participates in vendor selection.
• Selects members for project team; leads cross-functional teams and manages relationships with outside service providers.
• Manages project progress and adapts timeline as required; monitors for “scope creep.” 
• Keeps stakeholders engaged and informed of pending action items and approaching deadlines.
• Identifies and suggests opportunities to optimize and improve existing processes.
• Anticipates problems that may arise throughout the project and takes appropriate action to mitigate risk. When issues arise during a project, works to find viable solutions to ensure stakeholder satisfaction.  
• Upon completion of a project, evaluates the project’s efficiency and effectiveness; uses data to guide future decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills & Abilities: 

• Strong individual and team-focused time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented and organized. 
• Capacity to handle high stress situations and resolve conflicts.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Five years of relevant experience preferred.

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to accurately exchange information with co-workers, management, customers, and vendors. 
• Occasionally moves files and boxes of records weighing up to 20 lbs. 
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as copiers, printers, and telephones.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time.

At Big Top, our actions are guided by a strong set of core values; a pursuit of excellence, a commitment to teamwork, a sense of ownership and a focus on being solution-oriented. We believe each team member plays an important role in helping us achieve our shared goals and we are continuously striving to build a workplace where employees are empowered to contribute in new ways. 

After 60 days, employees are provided with health, dental and vision insurance at no cost – the premiums are 100% employer-paid! Other benefits include 401(k) with company match, free short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. We also offer a generous vacation allowance to support work-life balance and employee wellbeing. 

Big Top does not discriminate based upon race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with all federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department.

Drug-Free Workplace.

Big Top is headquartered in Perry, Florida, about 50 miles outside of Tallahassee. Located along Florida's Nature Coast, Perry offers an abundance of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, and boating. Learn more about Perry by visiting https://www.visitflorida.com/places-to-go/north-central/perry/.