Junior Project Manager: Architectural Glass Projects

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Wellness program

Training and career progression

Job summary

Viracon LLC in Owatonna, MN has an opening for a Project Manager I to interpret customer purchase orders and manage projects in Viracon’s systems. The role reports to the Inside Sales Manager and begins with a 6-9 month training program to learn Viracon products and internal processes.

The position emphasizes accurate order management, customer service, and collaboration with customers and the field sales team on multiple small projects concurrently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent GED required.
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of customer service and/or order entry experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to learn and perform the requirements of Project Management 1 role during 6-9 month training program.
• Strong attention to detail, self-organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of fractions, decimals, and geometric patterns.
• Ability to communicate with employees at all levels of the company.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills.
• A motivated, self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Regular, full-time attendance.
• Ability to promote Viracon in a positive manner with adherence to company policies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, interpret and prepare orders and small-scale projects for entry into Viracon’s Viper system.
• Assist the project management team during employee absences to ensure timely order processing and completion of all other project management tasks.
• Delegate prepared orders to the order entry team for processing.
• Responsible for order accuracy and completed order confirmation back to the customer for review.
• Manage multiple orders/projects concurrently with minimal supervision and provide excellent customer service throughout the duration of all transactions.
• Problem-solve, make decisions and work to resolve issues.
• Consistently communicate with internal and external customers to ensure timely and accurate transactions.
• Apply and utilize knowledge of Viracon’s product offerings, production capabilities, and product limitations.
• Maintain project/order files with required order information according to Viracon’s filing retention policies.
• Utilize all technical tools used by the sales department.
• Follow all processes documented in Viracon’s Business Process System.
• Other duties as assigned by the Sales Management Team.

Skills

Customer service

Order entry

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Minimal supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Viracon systems

Job description

Viracon LLC in Owatonna, MN has an opening for a Project Manager I to interpret customer purchase orders and manage projects in Viracon’s systems. The role reports to the Inside Sales Manager and begins with a 6-9 month training program to learn Viracon products and internal processes.

The position emphasizes accurate order management, customer service, and collaboration with customers and the field sales team on multiple small projects concurrently.