Lead Architectural Millwork Project Manager

Desco Professional Builders Inc; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Desco Professional Builders seeks an organized, experienced Architectural Millwork Project Manager to oversee projects within our in-house millwork division, DescoWood. You will manage projects from review through fabrication, delivery, installation, and closeout.

The ideal candidate understands custom millwork construction, communicates with shop and field personnel, and can manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget. AWI standards knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in architectural millwork, cabinetry, or related construction.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and shop drawings.
• Knowledge of AWI standards and installation methods.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, submittals, and change orders.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software.
• Willingness to visit project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish, coordinating with customers, architects, general contractors, vendors, shop personnel, and installers.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes to identify requirements and conflicts.
• Coordinate shop drawings, product data, finish samples, submittals, approvals, and RFIs.
• Oversee execution per drawings and AWI standards; ensure quality requirements.
• Plan fabrication with millwork shop, set priorities, monitor progress, and resolve questions.
• Coordinate field measurements and verify site conditions before fabrication and installation.
• Manage material procurement, hardware, outside services, and lead times.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and align with construction milestones.
• Track costs, labor, materials; identify scope changes and document change orders.
• Coordinate installation crews and subcontractors; resolve issues.
• Monitor workmanship and finish quality throughout fabrication and installation.
• Attend project meetings and provide timely updates on schedules and costs.
• Manage punch lists, corrective work, and closeout documentation.
• Support safe work practices in shop and on sites.

Skills

Project management

Architectural millwork

Budget management

Scheduling

Reading plans

Communication

AWI standards

Multi-project handling

Travel to sites

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM software

Job description

Desco Professional Builders seeks an organized, experienced Architectural Millwork Project Manager to oversee projects within our in-house millwork division, DescoWood. You will manage projects from review through fabrication, delivery, installation, and closeout.

The ideal candidate understands custom millwork construction, communicates with shop and field personnel, and can manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget. AWI standards knowledge is essential.