Commercial Project Manager - Millwork

Woodweb; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Free Breakfast and Lunch Monday-Thu

Job summary

Hillcraft of Wisconsin LLC in Madison seeks a Commercial Project Manager to lead construction projects from inception to completion, focusing on architectural casework. The ideal candidate brings strong project management, estimating expertise, and software proficiency to ensure all projects stay on time, within scope, and budget. This in-person role supports growth across the United States with occasional site travel.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience managing Architectural Casework projects up to $500,000.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Excel; Word; Outlook.
• Proven track record delivering large projects on time and on budget, with references.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage 10-20 projects concurrently, with typical annual volume $1,500,000 – $2,500,000.
• Determine internal milestone dates and monitor progress daily using project status checklists.
• Coordinate and oversee shop drawing process and submittals; provide engineering assistance and value‑engineering solutions.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hillcraft of Wisconsin LLC is a Madison-based company with a rich history dating back to 1979. We specialize in crafting high-quality, custom architectural casework, millwork, store fixtures, and displays within our state-of-the-art 56,000 sq. ft. facility. Our focus is on serving clients across multiple regions while supporting expanded growth throughout the United States.

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Commercial Project Manager to lead our construction projects from inception to completion. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee project planning, execution, and delivery within the construction industry. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills, construction estimating expertise, and proficiency with industry-standard software tools to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• Manage 10-20 projects concurrently, with typical annual volume $1,500,000 – $2,500,000.
• Determine internal milestone dates and monitor progress daily using Project Status Checklists.
• Coordinate and oversee shop drawing process and submittals. Provide engineering assistance and value-engineering solutions to construction and material challenges.
• Coordinate and monitor BOM and purchasing processes, paying special attention to long-lead time materials that must be expedited ahead of other materials.
• 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).
• Advise your Supervisor and Team Members of major changes to timelines and scope.
• Visit job sites as necessary to provide a high degree of customer service. Schedule field measurements by Installer, if not self-performing.
• Schedule work order release dates on Production Forecast, update all projects weekly.
• Create custom work order using MS Word.
• Conduct Production Review with Production Team Leader and others as necessary.
• Monitor project progress during production, for conformance to plans and specs, and quality standards.
• Coordinate deliveries with Shipping Manager.
• Coordinate HC installations with Install Team.
• Close out projects promptly and confirm all deliverables are on site and all invoicing is submitted.
• Develop positive business relationships to help you and Hillcraft of Wisconsin grow and prosper.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance
• Free Breakfast and Lunch Monday-Thursday.

Work Location: In person