Commercial Project Manager

Elevate Fence Partners; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Peerless Fence is seeking a high-energy Project Manager to oversee commercial installations, coordinate subcontractors, and report to the Director of Commercial Operations. You will manage schedules, control costs, and ensure safe, on-time project delivery across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes strong communication with clients and internal teams, meticulous documentation, and collaboration with the commercial department to uphold Peerless Promise: Quality, Service & Integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience in project scheduling, construction management and/or project management.
• A self-starter able to work with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage many projects at once.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication, professional demeanor with customers and teammates.
• Experience handling customer issues and concerns.
• Ability to navigate difficult conversations effectively with customers and team members.
• Proficient with Gmail/G Suite or similar.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review new projects for accuracy and requirements.
• Ensure contractors meet safety and quality objectives.
• Coordinate ordering of materials with suppliers and on-site shop.
• Keep open communication with clients and internal sales about timelines.
• Notify utilities of upcoming installations.
• Identify private utility risks and mitigation plans.
• Hold pre-construction meetings as needed.
• Coordinate daily check-ins with subcontractors to track progress.
• Contact customers if dates need adjusting due to weather or scheduling.
• Document all communications and tasks in the CRM.
• Evaluate project financial performance at completion.
• Assist with inventory control.

Skills

Project scheduling

Construction management

Project management

Self-starter

Prioritization

Organized

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer service

CRM experience

Gmail/Gsuite

Tools

CRM system

Job description

About this position

Quality, service, and integrity are the core values that founded Peerless Fence in 1961. While we have grown from our modest beginnings in Villa Park, IL as subcontractors installing commercial chain link fences, we continue to deliver on this promise today.

We are growing fast while changing and evolving every day – and we are seeking high energy, high initiative, adaptable individuals to grow with our company. We thrive on change and our ability to pivot quickly. Our employees are held to a high standard and are an extremely important part of our team.

Position Overview

The Project Manager role works directly with subcontractors, schedules and manages commercial project installations, as well as supports and reports directly to the Director of Commercial Operations. The Project Manager also works in coordination with other members of the commercial team to service customers, coordinate schedules, and allocate resources efficiently. This role also assists with reviewing labor and material costs, contract and order accuracy, and is the primary contact for commercial customers when crews are on their site installing. The Project Manager also manages the company's daily relationship with subcontractor crews.

Key focus areas for this role are:

• Communicating with clients - to schedule installation date(s), communicate adjustments to project timelines to customer and internal teams as required.
• Monitor and manage projected installation list.
• Maintain communication, partnership with subcontractor crews.
• Monitor orders for accuracy.

The Project Manager is responsible for supporting all operations department strategies and embraces a culture committed to delivering the Peerless Promise: Quality, Service & Integrity. Providing exceptional end-to-end customer experience is central to this role .

Role and Responsibilities

• Review new projects for accuracy, evaluate needs/requirements.
• Ensure our company and all independent contractors meet safety and quality objectives
• Coordinate ordering of required materials with suppliers and our on-site fabrication shop
• Keep an open line of communication with clients and internal sales representatives regarding project timelines and installation dates
• Notify utility companies (i.e., JULIE) of upcoming installations so that underground public utilities are marked in time for installation
• Work with client to identify private utility risks and mitigation plan
• Hold pre-construction meetings as needed
• Coordinate daily mid-day check-ins with subcontractors to evaluate project progress and timely completion
• Contact customers if installation dates need to be adjusted or rescheduled due to weather, scheduling complications
• Use internal CRM to document all communication and project tasks
• Evaluate project financial performance upon project completion (budget v. actual)
• Assist with inventory control

Required Skills

• Previous experience in project scheduling, construction management and/or project management
• A self-starter able to work with minimal supervision and guidance
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage many projects at once
• Highly organized
• Effective problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully
• Experience working with and resolving customer issues and concerns
• Ability to navigate difficult conversations effectively and respectfully with customers and internal team members.
• Proficient in relevant computer applications
• Gmail/Gsuite
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated to achieve daily responsibilities

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in the fence industry a plus, not required.
• Previous experience using Salesforce a plus, not required.