About Mawg
Mawg is an experiential design and fabrication studio that builds ambitious, custom environments for brands across Canada. Our work lives at the intersection of creative vision and real-world execution, from concept and detailing to fabrication, logistics, and installation. We operate in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment where clarity, accountability, and follow-through matter. Projects succeed here because teams communicate well, make smart decisions quickly, and own outcomes from start to finish.
The Role
As Senior Project Manager & Project Management Lead , you’ll guide Mawg’s Project Management function while staying hands-on with complex, high-impact projects. This role blends people leadership, operational oversight, and direct project delivery .
You’ll be the steady hand, setting standards, supporting your team, solving problems before they escalate, and stepping in when things get complex. You’ll act as the primary escalation point for delivery decisions while helping the PM team grow stronger, sharper, and more confident.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Project Management Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and support Project Managers across all active projects
- Set and maintain standards for planning, documentation, communication, and delivery
- Build and improve PM workflows, tools, and best practices
- Balance resourcing and priorities across multiple timelines
- Act as the escalation point for risks, scope changes, and delivery challenges
- Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance development
- Lead PM status meetings, flagging risks and guiding next steps
Portfolio Oversight & Delivery Governance
- Maintain visibility across all active and upcoming projects
- Review timelines, budgets, workbacks, and critical paths for feasibility
- Identify bottlenecks, risks, or capacity constraints early
- Ensure project data is accurate and current in PM systems
- Communicate delivery health and priorities to senior leadership
Hands-On Project Leadership
- Directly manage complex, high-value, or strategically important projects
- Lead projects from intake through estimating, fabrication, installation, and close-out
- Drive alignment across Sales, Accounts, Design, Production, and Installation
- Keep decision-making efficient and projects moving forward
- Maintain clear, complete project documentation throughout the lifecycle
Client & Stakeholder Leadership
- Support PMs in managing client relationships and expectations
- Step into senior-level client conversations when needed
- Ensure proactive, transparent communication at key milestones
- Represent Mawg with professionalism, confidence, and clarity
Budget, Costing & Commercial Oversight
- Oversee project budgets, estimates, and cost tracking
- Review and approve estimates, change orders, and scope adjustments
- Identify margin risks early and course-correct where needed
- Support post-project financial reviews and process improvements
Fabrication, Sourcing & Vendor Coordination
- Oversee sourcing strategies for materials and services (wood, metal, plastics, print, logistics, installation)
- Review bills of material, work orders, POs, and packing slips
- Support PMs in managing vendor relationships for quality, cost, and timelines
Risk, Change & Quality Management
- Ensure consistent change-management practices across projects
- Guide PMs through scope changes and issue resolution
- Review drawings and technical details to flag risks early
- Maintain quality standards from design through installation
Installation Planning & Execution Support
- Support installation planning, sequencing, and site readiness
- Attend or oversee installations when needed
- Help resolve on-site issues quickly and calmly
- Ensure installs are safe, efficient, and aligned with Mawg standards
What We’re Looking For
Required
- 7+ years of project management experience in fabrication, experiential, display, or creative production environments
- Experience leading, mentoring, or managing Project Managers
- Strong understanding of creative production and manufacturing workflows
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Ability to read and interpret technical and production drawings
- Proficiency with Monday.com and Google Workspace
Nice to Have
- Experience in experiential marketing, pop-ups, or event-based builds
- Familiarity with mixed-material fabrication environments
- Hands-on installation or site leadership experience
Who Thrives in This Role
You’re calm under pressure, comfortable making decisions, and take pride in delivering work that’s done right. You understand how early planning impacts execution, how small decisions affect budgets and timelines, and how good leadership creates trust — both internally and with clients.
You’re organized, proactive, and solutions-focused. You coach others well, communicate clearly, and believe accountability makes teams stronger.
Why Work at Mawg
- Senior-level ownership with real influence over systems, people, and outcomes
- A collaborative, execution-driven culture
- Opportunity to shape how projects are run at a growing studio
- Competitive compensation and long-term growth opportunities
- Work on creative builds that actually get made, not just designed
Mawg is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide accommodations in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.
