Commercial Project Manager

Truss Craft of Nebraska 916 North Shady Bend Road Suite A Grand Island, NE 68802, USA Company Overview Truss Craft of Nebraska, a Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee‑owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team‑oriented setting. Why Join Us Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee‑owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success. Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle. Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities. Job Summary The Commercial Project Manager serves a function within both the sales and engineering functions of the organization. They primarily ensure that all jobs sold have all necessary materials and supplies at the job site when needed. They may perform some basic sales functions and communicate with contractors, customers, and engineering staff. They handle coordination and resolution of issues between customers, framers, general contractors and internal sales and engineering staff and assist engineering as necessary in performing estimates and take‑offs. They may work with purchasing staff to procure special items as necessary. Key Responsibilities Assist with the sales of lumber yard products to customers. Work with estimating staff to provide quotes. May present bids to customers or internal staff. Propose new products and acquisitions that will ensure attainment of long‑range corporate goals. Assist in eliminating products when in the best interests of the company. Research potential market trends and competition. Read quote sheets and verify customer requirements for specific projects; design preliminary truss drawings. Ensure all materials and supplies are at the job site during the construction phase. Work with relevant internal and external staff to resolve issues during construction. Deliver necessary materials and supplies to job site if not already delivered with the building package; may pick up and return excess materials and supplies from job sites as necessary. Use Microsoft Excel and CAD software to draw basic design layouts, elevations and package project estimates. Plan and pace own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals. Obtain profitable orders to forecast. Other duties, as assigned. Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications Ability to operate independently in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or moving objects up to 75 pounds. Occasional walking in yards, production environments or job sites to perform assigned duties. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge/understanding of CAD software preferred. Minimum of an Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in construction or framing. Solid understanding of construction methods. Computer literacy in Microsoft software. Proficient with mathematical computation in geometry methods. Ability to travel up to 80% of the time, primarily for day trips. Benefits Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer competitive pay as well as the following benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Plan Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs Employee Assistance Program Equal Employment Opportunity Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr