Composite Decking Project Manager

C&L Ward Bros.; Davison (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

C&L Ward Bros. in Michigan seeks an experienced Decking Project Manager to oversee composite decking projects from planning to completion.

This full-time, year-round role supports a smooth installation, ensures quality, accuracy, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on composite decking experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, installation crews, and internal teams, with willingness to travel to job sites.

Qualifications

• Extensive firsthand experience building composite decking.
• Strong knowledge of composite deck construction, design, layout, measurements, framing, stairs, railings, and finishing details.
• Ability to read and interpret project drawings, scopes of work, and product specifications.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively across internal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to identify installation challenges before construction begins.
• Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and access areas necessary to inspect and measure projects.

Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple jobsites each day to conduct detailed pre- and post-installation project reviews and inspections (Company vehicle & gas provided).
• Confirm layout, design, product selections and details with the client.
• Verify precise field measurements to confirm dimensions, elevations, and material requirements.
• Identify potential installation challenges, design conflicts, or structural concerns before installation begins.
• Document all project details, photos, and specifications.
• Communicate any discrepancies, necessary changes, or potential concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Answer client questions and explain project details thoroughly.

Skills

Composite decking experience

Deck construction knowledge

Reading drawings & specs

Attention to detail

Interdepartmental communication

Identify installation challenges

Driver's license

Access inspection areas

Job description

C&L Ward is seeking an experienced Decking Project Manager to lead the oversight of our composite decking projects from initial planning through final completion. This full-time, year-round position is essential in supporting a smooth installation process, and ensuring the finished project meets our standards for quality, accuracy, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will bring extensive firsthand composite decking experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, installation crews, and internal teams.

Travel to multiple jobsites each day to conduct detailed pre- and post-installation project reviews and inspections (Company vehicle & gas is provided)

Confirm layout, design, product selections and details with the client

Verify precise field measurements to confirm dimensions, elevations, and material requirements

Identify potential installation challenges, design conflicts, or structural concerns before installation begins

Document all project details, photos, and specifications

Communicate any discrepancies, necessary changes, or potential concerns to the appropriate team members

Answer client questions and explain project details thoroughly

Required Qualifications

Extensive firsthand experience building composite decking

Strong knowledge of composite deck construction, design, layout, measurements, framing, stairs, railings, and finishing details

Ability to read and interpret project drawings, scopes of work, and product specifications

Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Ability to communicate effectively across internal teams

Demonstrated ability to identify installation challenges before construction begins

Driver's License and reliable transportation

Ability to climb stairs and ladders and access areas necessary to inspect and measure projects