Millwork Project Manager

1217Creative; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

1217Creative in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Millwork projects from launch through completion, coordinating installation and maintaining client relations.

The role requires 3+ years of project management, 5 years in architectural woodworking or high-end cabinet making, and CAD drafting experience with AutoCAD. You will manage budgets, schedules, submittals, and field issues to deliver on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience.
• 5 years architectural woodworking or high-end residential cabinet making industry experience.
• CAD drafting experience in architectural woodworking and casework fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and estimate job costs and selling price.
• Develop budgets across all project phases (design, layout, fabrication, finish, shipping).
• Develop installation packages and manage submittal processes including drawings and cost sheets.
• Coordinate with layout designers and production, resolving field issues.
• Develop project schedules and communicate to client and internal teams.
• Manage punch lists and ensure timely issue resolution.

Skills

Project management

CAD drafting

Architectural woodworking

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Position Definition:

The Project Manager is responsible for the operations, planning, installation coordination, and customer relations for Millwork Projects from launch through project completion.

Essential Functions:

• Review architectural drawings and assess material details in order to accurately estimate job costs and selling price.
• Develop architectural shop submittals for client approval and or shop fabrication purposes using Auto CAD software.
• Develop budgets across all project phases including, design, layout, project management, fabrication, finish and shipping.

Skills/Knowledge:

• 5 years architectural woodworking or high-end residential cabinet making industry experience.
• CAD Drafting experience in architectural woodworking and casework fabrication.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a project manager.

• Understanding of the construction industry, specifically millwork fabrication in both residential and commercial construction.
• Proven ability to manage large and small projects, maintain multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Able to plan and organize projects in detail, plan and manage budgets, manage resources.

Physical/Mental Abilities

• Lift, carry, transport materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Manage project budgets including tracking and forecasting.
• Develop project schedules and communicate to internal departments and client.
• Primary client contact, communicate project expectations regarding scheduling and pricing, including change orders.
• Communicate budget status and budget changes regularly.
• Direct, supervise and manage submittal process for drawings, materials, cost sheets, project & material schedules and finish requirements.
• Manage the lay out process by communicating with layout designers and resolving issues as they arise.
• Ensure all information regarding layout drawings, materials requirements and schedules; budget information, are communicated to production clearly and timely.
• Field questions on production set-up and process.
• Develop installation package including all drawings, ship tickets, notes, directions to site and client contacts.
• Conduct installation set-up meetings.
• Communicate with install lead to resolve all field related issues.
• Manage punch list process to close out jobs.
• Resolve issues related to all phases of the project in a timely manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Project management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location