Project Manager

Description

Britten is a veteran-owned (VSOB) creative production house dedicated to delivering innovative signage, displays, and event branding solutions that make our customers stand out in a crowd. For 35 years, we’ve leveraged our state-of-the art design, printing, fabrication, and manufacturing capabilities to propel high-impact campaigns and promotional ideas into the world. Always on time, on strategy, and on budget, we build the stuff that helps people, communities, and businesses flourish and prosper.

Britten Woodworks is a creative manufacturer that builds retail spaces, specialized products, and branded environments that ship nationwide.  Located in Traverse City, Michigan, we are mostly composed of Woodworkers, we have innovated our fabrication methods by incorporating glass, foam, metal, & plastics to achieve success for our customers.  Britten Woodworks has earned a reputation of re-inventing the woodworking trade by thinking differently and providing efficient, tech-forward solutions to old industry standards. We offer turn-key custom project solutions for Designers, Architects, & Builders - and we develop unique products for various industries.  

What We Seek...

The Project Manager is responsible for working with a team to deliver multiple projects from start to finish. They will need to be a collaborative and motivated individual who can use their organizational and critical thinking skills to meet project deadlines. You will become the “one source of truth” for your project and be relied on by our customers to deliver quality work within their expected timeframe. Thick skin is needed when navigating a fast-paced industry. This is a rewarding place to work for the problem solver who will enjoy working with our team to execute high-profile projects!

We want people who align with and can live our core values:
We Say Yes
We Hustle 

We Think Bigger
We Keep Promises
We Build People Up

Job Summary and Job Functions

• Maintain an intimate knowledge of assigned projects throughout all stages of planning and production
• Act as the point of contact for our customers, ensuring they have a quality experience through a project
• Updating software systems with accurate information pertaining to project, material, and delivery statuses
• Ownership and continuous updating of our schedule that coordinates project management, delivery, and installation team members
• Maintain pulse on project budgets and assign/deliver Change-orders as necessary
• Coordinate subcontracted material vendors, or laborers to project requirements
• Works with Sales and Accounting to ensure complete, timely, and accurate billing of the project occurs
• Set up quality standards and checks for your projects
• Travel to/from jobsite as needed to conduct field measurements or site visits
• Work with the leadership team to execute quarterly objectives
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong Project Management experience preferred. 
• Proficient in Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project or similar
• Strong proficiency in computer software systems such as Microsoft Office, Excel, etc. 
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner
• Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural documents and drawings
• Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools. 
• Exhibits strong organizational skills
• Effective in verbal and written communication as well as listening skills, communicates respectfully with others
• Demonstrates team work, conflict resolution skills, and relationship building internally and externally
• Welcomes opportunities to make innovative changes in process and policy
• Approaches work with enthusiasm, maintains a positive outlook and is self-reliant
• Must be able to keep up in a fast-paced work environment and have the ability to multi-task
• Travel required
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office environment working atmosphere
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments 
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods  
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another 
• Communicating with others to exchange information 
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Performing and assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness work 
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Light work that includes moving or adjusting objects up to 20 pounds

Compensation and Benefits

A competitive hourly rate and/or salary is being offered and a full benefits package for all full-time positions. 

Benefits Package Highlights: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance coverage options
• 401K 
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Full time employees) 
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance-company provided
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots (if position requires and qualifies) 
• Company provided safety, skill development and/or leadership training opportunities

Britten, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristics as protected by federal, state or local law. Britten, Inc. is a drug free employer.