Project Manager (Architectural Millwork Experienced)

Our client is an Alabama-based architectural woodwork contractor, one of the largest architectural millwork companies in the Southeast. They frequently work on impressive, high-quality and high profile projects such as athletic facilities, hospitals, corporate headquarters, higher education buildings, and places of worship.

 

REMOTE WORK is available but candidates must reside within 250 miles of Tuscaloosa, AL. Travel in to that office will be required at least once per month.

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and guiding a project from start to finish including submittals, fabrication, and installation.

The duties of this job require a high degree of specialized expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy. Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet these established criteria are necessary for successful job performance. The job environment is structured and job expectations are clear. While the pace of the work is faster than average, quality is never compromised. The focus of communication and organizational relationships is based on technical expertise. The work requires specialized technical problem solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology, and the demonstration of the values of integrity, quality, and caution. New ideas and concepts are also important but will be carefully analyzed before communication and adoption. When the job involves managing others, there is a need to exercise the necessary authority to assure policies and procedures are followed and time frames are met.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Has managerial responsibilities for all projects assigned to
• Works closely with customers to determine and collaborate on schedule, job flow, and duration of activities
• Will determine milestone and target dates for information and activities, clearly communicate these dates to the customer, and perform follow up with customers to obtain information when needed
• Responsible for the accuracy of all shop drawings prior to submittal to the client and release to the plant floor
• Responsible for obtaining all field dimensions or coordinating the collection of this data
• Will determine and plan accordingly for long lead time material items as well as extended production timelines due to size or nature of complexity
• Work closely with, plan and manage field staff both internal and subcontracted for projects under one’s umbrella
• Perform critical oversight function for the company
• Find ways to increase efficiency, productivity, and throughput
• Will be in direct contact with other managers to improve workflows and minimize points of friction
• Attention to detail is required 

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience as a Project Manager within the architectural millwork or woodworking industry is required
• Must have experience with projects in the $1-5 million range
• Experience managing subcontractors
• Two-year degree, or higher, from a technical school or university, is required
• Relevant experience can be considered an equivalent to a degree

Benefits:
Why work for this company?

• Competitive compensation – base salary in the $70-100k range, depending on your experience
• Bonus plan and profit sharing program (5-10% expected, and up to 12%)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with generous company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Paid time off is negotiable