Project Manager

Cook & Boardman, LLC; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook & Boardman, LLC in Cary, NC, seeks a Project Manager to oversee planning, execution, and tracking of customer projects across aluminum storefront divisions, coordinating with internal teams and clients to ensure successful completion.

The role requires defining scope, developing detailed project plans, controlling schedule and costs, maintaining documentation, performing site meetings and inspections, and fostering strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders for quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of project management experience in construction or related divisions.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Knowledge of Division 8/Division 10/aluminum storefront projects is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and objectives and ensure feasibility and alignment with stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor progress.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs with proper verification.
• Report incidents to management and escalate where needed.
• Maintain relationships with internal teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with third parties/vendors and attend site meetings.
• Conduct routine site inspections for quality and safety.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and close-out activities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Outlook

Job description

The Project Manager will oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of customer-based projects across various divisions including aluminum, Division 8, Division 10, and Division 28. The role requires effective communication, problem resolution, and coordination with both internal teams and external clients to ensure successful project completion.

Essential Functions

• Assist in defining project scope and objectives, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Report and elevate incidents to management as needed.
• Successfully manage relationships with internal teams, customers, and all applicable stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Delegate project tasks to appropriate resources.
• Ensure quality control verification and enforcement.
• Coordinate and attend site meetings as per customer schedule and requirements.
• Perform routine inspections of work sites for quality, scope, standards compliance, and safety.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Complete project close-out documents and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience preferred (specific to industry standards).
• Current and valid US driver's license.
• At least 1-3 years of experience in relevant industries (e.g., construction, Division 8, Division 10, aluminum storefront).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Professional, Outlook, and web-based applications.
• Strong project management skills, process-oriented, highly organized, and quality-focused.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels, internal and external.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to handle multiple projects.
• Detail-oriented with strong mathematical skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require business travel.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.