Description
Position Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for owning the full lifecycle of custom millwork and acoustic fabrication projects from kickoff through installation. This role ensures that drawings, materials, production schedules, and field requirements stay fully aligned while delivering exceptional quality and service. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically strong, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where precision and communication are critical.
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Key Responsibilities
Project Ownership & Coordination
Lead projects from design release through fabrication, delivery, and closeout.
Review architectural drawings, shop drawings, and specifications to ensure accuracy and manufacturability.
Create, manage, and update detailed project schedules covering materials, machine time, labor allocation, and production sequencing.
Coordinate effectively with engineering, CNC programmers, shop leads, installers, and vendors to ensure all dependencies are aligned.
Production & Workflow Management
Monitor production progress daily; identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions.
Ensure all materials, hardware, laminates, and substrates are ordered and on-site when required.
Align machine scheduling for CNCs, saws, sanders, press operations, and finishing processes.
Support the shop team by providing direction, clarifying design intent, and ensuring accurate fabrication.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, installers, architects, and internal teams.
Provide proactive updates, manage expectations, and resolve issues rapidly.
Attend site meetings as needed to verify field conditions, confirm dimensions, and coordinate delivery logistics.
Collaborate closely with procurement, engineering, and shipping to ensure seamless execution.
Structure, Process, and Quality
Implement and maintain consistent project management processes in a fast-moving, high-energy environment.
Drive clarity, organization, and accountability across all stages of a project.
Ensure compliance with company standards for drawings, documentation, fabrication quality, and packaging.
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Required Experience & Qualifications
Professional Experience
35 years of experience managing commercial millwork, acoustic paneling, architectural casework, or related fabrication projects.
Deep understanding of millwork construction methods, acoustic fabrication processes, and end-to-end project execution.
Technical Knowledge Machinery & Production
Hands-on familiarity with common millwork manufacturing equipment,
Software Proficiency
Working knowledge of project and shop-floor tools such as:
AutoCAD
Bluebeam
Procore
IX
WoodWOP
Cut Rite
Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
General project management software
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Key Competencies
Strong communication skillswritten, verbal, and technical.
Ability to bring structure and clarity to fast-moving projects.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate challenges.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, production, and clients.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, shop plans, cut lists, and fabrication details.
For immediate consideration forward your resume to ryan@tradejobplacement.com or call (417) 682-3056.