Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our commercial millwork team. In this role, you will own the full project lifecycle — from initial contract review through final installation and client closeout — ensuring that each project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the exacting quality standards our clients expect. You will serve as the primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, and internal production teams, coordinating all moving parts to keep complex millwork scopes on track.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead projects from award through closeout, including scope review, scheduling, budgeting, and procurement.

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in coordination with shop production and field installation crews.

• Conduct thorough review of contract documents, shop drawings, and specifications to identify scope gaps or potential issues early.

• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and owner/GC correspondence with accuracy and urgency with the assistance of a project coordinator.

• Coordinate delivery logistics, jobsite access, and installation sequencing with general contractors, trade partners, and our internal field management team.

 

Financial Management

• Own project P monitor costs against budget and take proactive corrective action when variances arise.

• Prepare progress billings in line with production and installation workflows.

• Identify and price change order opportunities with the assistance of our estimating team; negotiate and execute approved changes with clients.

• Maintain accurate job cost data within the ERP system, ensuring all costs are captured and organized correctly.

 

Stakeholder & Team Communication

• Serve as the single point of contact for clients, GCs, and ownership groups throughout the project.

• Attend regular project status meetings and provide clear, concise written reports and updates as required.

• Collaborate with estimating, engineering/drafting, shop production, and installation leadership to resolve issues quickly.

• Mentor and support junior project coordinators and field supervisors as needed.

 

Quality & Risk Management

• Ensure all millwork meets project specifications, applicable codes, and the company's quality standards.

• Conduct or coordinate site surveys, punch list walks, and final acceptance inspections.

• Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect schedule and margin.

• Document lessons learned and contributed to continuous improvement of project management processes at post project review meetings.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in commercial millwork, architectural woodwork, or a closely related specialty trade.

• Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects ranging from $250K to $1M+.

• Strong working knowledge of commercial construction processes, contract documents (AIA, CMAA, etc.), and project delivery methods (GC, design-build, CM at risk).

• Proficiency with project scheduling tools (e.g., Procore, Autodesk, Builder trend, or equivalent).

• Solid understanding of millwork materials, fabrication methods, and AWI quality standards.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting to ownership and executive-level stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

 

Preferred

• Experience with an ERP system in a millwork, manufacturing, or construction environment (e.g., Innergy, Trade Soft, or similar).

 

★ Highly Desired: Hands-on experience with Innergy ERP — including job costing, scheduling, purchase orders, and production workflow — is strongly preferred and will be a significant differentiator among candidates.

 

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Business, or a related field — or equivalent experience.

• LEED experience or PMP certification is a plus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office-based with regular visits to the production floor.

• Ability to traverse active construction sites, including climbing ladders, accessing elevated work areas, and working in varying environmental conditions.

• Occasional travel to jobsites, client offices, or vendor facilities as required by project scope.

• Must be able to review detailed drawings and documents both on screen and in print.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

• Paid time off and company holidays.

• Company cell phone

• Company Vehicle and Gas Card when traveling to a job site

• Ongoing professional development support, including ERP and industry training.

• A collaborative, team-oriented culture with a strong pipeline of commercial projects.