Build Team Manager

OM Internships; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 108,886,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and Roth options

PTO after year one

Paid holidays

Job summary

Axiom Custom Products is a fast-moving, collaborative designer and manufacturer serving the creative, events, retail, and construction industries. We’re seeking a Build Manager to lead our build teams and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to Axiom’s high quality standards.

This hands-on working manager will cross-train team members, coordinate with CNC, metal, finish, and fabrication leadership, review drawings and revisions, monitor labor hours

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a custom fabrication, woodworking, cabinetry, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong reading of drawings and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem solving under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop build teams and team leads.
• Plan and prioritize production based on project schedules, labor, and capacity.
• Coordinate closely with CNC, metal, finish, and manufacturing management.
• Review drawings, models, revisions, and build requirements.
• Monitor quality, labor hours, progress, and project budgets.
• Identify and resolve production issues before they become costly rework.
• Ensure accurate handoffs, staging, labeling, and completed assemblies.
• Promote safety, organization, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Cross-train team members to build a flexible, capable workforce.
• Serve as a hands-on working manager who can step in and help solve problems when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Tools

CNC

Woodworking

Cabinetry

Job description

Build Manager

Axiom Custom Products is a custom designer and manufacturer serving the creative, events, retail, and construction industries. We combine digital manufacturing, skilled craftsmanship, and in-house capabilities to take projects from concept through installation.

We’re looking for a Build Manager to lead our build teams and ensure custom projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to Axiom’s quality standards.

What You’ll Own

• Lead, support, and develop build teams and team leads


• Plan and prioritize production based on project schedules, labor, and capacity


• Coordinate closely with CNC, metal, finish, and manufacturing management


• Review drawings, models, revisions, and build requirements


• Monitor quality, labor hours, progress, and project budgets


• Identify and resolve production issues before they become costly rework


• Ensure accurate handoffs, staging, labeling, and completed assemblies


• Promote safety, organization, accountability, and continuous improvement


• Cross-train team members to build a flexible, capable workforce


• Serve as a hands-on working manager who can step in and help solve problems when needed

What We’re Looking For

• Experience leading teams in a custom fabrication, woodworking, cabinetry, or manufacturing environment


• Strong understanding of woodworking and cabinetry; familiarity with CNC and metal fabrication


• Ability to read drawings and understand manufacturing processes


• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills


• Calm and effective under pressure


• Comfortable balancing people, production, quality, schedule, and budget


• A hands-on leadership style with a strong commitment to craftsmanship

Axiom is a fast-moving, collaborative environment where no two projects are the same. We’re looking for someone who can bring structure to complexity, support their team, and take ownership of getting great work out the door.

Compensation & Benefits

$38–$42/hour DOE, plus excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and Roth options, 20 days PTO after year one, and paid holidays.

No formal cover letter required. Tell us why you’re a good fit for the role.