BRDG Studios · 11 hours ago
Project Manager - Experiential Design & Fabrication
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expBRDG Studios is a full-service experiential design, fabrication, and creative technology studio. They are seeking a Project Manager who will lead cross-functional project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure projects are delivered with quality and financial accountability.
ArtDigital MediaGraphic Design
Responsibilities
Act as the project leader and day-to-day decision-maker, driving projects from kickoff through closeout
Own project plans and workflows—managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources across multiple workstreams
Serve as the internal 'stage manager,' coordinating designers, fabricators, engineers, and creative technologists to keep work moving forward
Lead small project teams, facilitate internal meetings, and ensure clear communication across departments
Build, manage, and maintain project budgets and scopes of work with a strong understanding of project profitability
Track costs, forecasts, and changes, ensuring financial health throughout the project lifecycle
Understand how decisions impact margin and long-term project success, not just immediate delivery
Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for clients, building rapport with mid-level stakeholders while maintaining alignment with senior leadership
Communicate clearly, proactively, and confidently especially when priorities shift or challenges arise
Manage external vendors and partners, overseeing deliverables, timelines, and performance
Translate creative intent into actionable direction that vendors and internal teams can execute against
Create and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource forecasts
Identify risks early (technical, budgetary, scheduling, or vendor-related) and proactively solve for them
Uphold BRDG’s standards for quality, documentation, and execution across all phases of work
Develop a clear point of view on the work, offering perspective and recommendations that strengthen outcomes
Contribute to a collaborative, accountable studio culture built on trust, clarity, and follow-through
Bring curiosity and care to how we work; helping BRDG continuously refine how we deliver complex, high-impact projects
Qualification
Required
3-5+ years of project management experience in design-build, fabrication, experiential, exhibits, retail environments, or large-scale activations
Strong understanding of how projects move from concept to fabrication to installation
Proven ability to lead projects independently and drive them to successful completion
Comfortable managing budgets, scopes, and profitability, not just schedules
Experience coordinating external vendors and multidisciplinary internal teams
Confident communicator who can lead client conversations and internal alignment with clarity and calm
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive—able to juggle multiple projects at once
Familiarity with project management tools, Google Workspace, and financial tracking systems (Xero a plus)
Strong ability to create work-back schedules and align teams to milestones or sprints
Benefits
PTO
401k
Medical/Dental/Vision
Company
BRDG Studios
BRDG Studios is an independent creative company that builds and designs technology and digital experiences.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Matthew Tarosky
CEO, Founding Member
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