Description
Hillcraft, a leading Madison WI based architectural casework manufacturer, seeks highly experienced, detail minded individual to manage commercial casework projects.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
(3) years experience successfully managing Architectural Casework projects up to $500,000.00
Proficient with Microsoft Office: Excel; Word; Outlook
Proven track record delivering large projects on time and on budget, with minimal errors. References required
Solid working knowledge of hardwoods, veneers, fabrication, engineering, and AWI Quality Standards
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail, organization, and quality
Superior written and verbal communication skills with sense of urgency to respond to clients
Able to work with minimal supervision and able to prioritize own workload
Familiarity with casework estimating is a plus
Occasional jobsite travel required
SUMMARY:
Professionally manage multiple projects, achieving requirements for Budget, Schedule, Quality, and Client Satisfaction. Monitor project while in: Engineering; Purchasing; Production; Delivery; and Installation, while maintaining overall responsibility for the project and its successful outcome.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manage 10-20 projects concurrently, with typical annual volume $1,500,000 – $2,500,000.
2. Determine internal milestone dates and monitor progress daily using Project Status Checklists.
3. Coordinate and oversee shop drawing process and submittals. Provide engineering assistance and value-engineering solutions to construction and material challenges.
4. Coordinate and monitor BOM and purchasing processes, paying special attention to long-lead time materials that must be expedited ahead of other materials.
5. Maintain regular contact with client concerning construction schedule and delivery phasing, respond to all client communications promptly (phone calls within 2 hours, email same day).
6. Advise your Supervisor and Team Members of major changes to timelines and scope.
7. Visit job sites as necessary to provide a high degree of customer service. Schedule field measurements by Installer, if not self-performing.
8. Schedule work order release dates on Production Forecast, update all projects weekly.
9. Create custom work order using MS Word.
10. Conduct Production Review with Production Team Leader and others as necessary.
11. Monitor project progress during production, for conformance to plans and specs, and quality standards.
12. Proactively manage and control project costs:
o Monitor actual vs. estimated material and labor costs.
o Respond to and process in a timely fashion, all; Change Orders (CO’s), Construction Bulletin (CB’s), etc. Organize all in Project File, and track on Invoicing Spreadsheet. Price Change Orders with assistance of the Estimating department.
o Monitor project scope, aggressively seek Change Orders prior to scope changes.
o Schedule invoices with Office Manager in timely fashion, as phases deliver.
o Minimize errors and re-work, review all occurrences exceeding $500 with the General Manager.
13. Coordinate deliveries with Shipping Manager.
14. Coordinate HC installations with Install Team
15. Close out projects promptly and confirm all deliverables are on site and all invoicing is submitted.
16. Develop positive business relationships to help you and Hillcraft of Wisconsin grow and prosper.
