Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Specialty Building Products is currently looking for a highly organized, self-driven Project Manager to join our VALUES based organization. The Project Manager will advance SBP’s enterprise operating-model transformation and support achievement of the program’s goals and objectives. This position works in close partnership with the Transformation Lead and is part of the program management team.

The Project Manager plays a critical role in orchestrating the execution of the transformation. The role is responsible for program governance, initiative management, performance and metrics tracking, executive communication, stakeholder engagement, and change enablement. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management discipline.

Responsibilities:

• Pipeline & Initiative Management: Manages a pipeline of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with program priorities and objectives. Acts as the intermediary between initiative owners and Finance to keep business cases, savings, and timing estimates accurate
• Program Governance: Leverages standardized methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure consistent program execution and reporting
• Performance & Metrics: Collaborates with leadership to align on program KPIs, savings targets, and other success metrics; monitors progress, identifies variances, and supports corrective actions to keep execution on plan
• Program Reporting: Maintains the program’s central tracking system so it is current and structured for self-service leadership visibility
• Executive Communication: Develops communications that report program progress. Prepares content for leadership and board meetings, translating program data into clear narratives and proof points that support the broader transformation story
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partners with operations, finance, and functional leaders to drive accountability, resolve escalations, and ensure stakeholder buy-in. Holds a regular cadence of working sessions to keep teams aligned on objectives, timing, and savings assumptions
• Operations Coordination: Works closely with branch and functional operations teams to ensure outlined initiatives are executed, translate operational needs into actionable plans, and ensure changes are implemented and sustained
• Change Enablement: Leads change management efforts by integrating communication plans, supporting adoption of new tools, processes, and standards
• Issue & Risk Management: Surfaces risks, issues, and roadblocks early; drives resolution or timely escalation to the Transformation Lead to keep the program moving

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in program/project management, consulting, or operations strategy
• Demonstrated operations capability and the ability to translate operational initiatives into structured plans
• Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven success working in cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including preparing executive- and board-ready materials
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous workstreams and meet deadlines that require frequent communication, organization, and problem-solving
• Strategic thinker with a bias for execution; comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting an enterprise transformation, operating-model, or cost-reduction program
• Experience in building products, distribution, manufacturing, or other multi-site / multi-branch organizations
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Hands-on experience with program tracking and collaboration tools (e.g., monday.com, Smartsheet)
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies

Specialty Building Products is the leading distributor of specialty building products in North America. SBP operates under the brands U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB Millwork, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales, OrePac, and Amerhart. We serve the U.S. and 8 provinces in Canada from over 61 locations. Here at SBP we are a people first organization, our team is built upon strong culture and standards for success. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us. Join us and EVOLVE your future at Specialty Building Products!

Being a part of SBP you will be eligible for many benefits. Full-Time benefits would include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision given on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
• PLUS ADDITIONAL PERKS!

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.

*Please be careful about scam recruitment. Specialty Building Products would never send any candidate a check or instructions to deposit funds in a bank account in connection with the interview or hiring process.

Specialty Building Products is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of Specialty Building Products not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.