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

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Desco Professional Builders is seeking an organized, experiencedArchitectural Millwork Project Manager to oversee projects within our in-house millwork division, DescoWood. This position manages architectural millwork projects from initial review and planning through fabrication, delivery, installation, and closeout.

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

Key Responsibilities

Manage projects from start to finish, serving as the primary point of coordination among customers, architects, general contractors, vendors, shop personnel, and installers.

Review architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work to identify project requirements, potential conflicts, and missing information.

Coordinate shop drawings, product data, finish samples, submittals, approvals, and requests for information.

Oversee project execution in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and applicableArchitectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) standards and specified quality requirements.

Work closely with the millwork shop to plan fabrication, establish priorities, monitor progress, and resolve production questions.

Coordinate field measurements and verify site conditions before fabrication and installation.

Manage material procurement, specialty hardware, outside services, and vendor lead times to support project schedules.

Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinating fabrication, deliveries, and installation with overall construction milestones.

Track project costs, labor, materials, and commitments; identify scope changes and prepare change order pricing and documentation.

Coordinate installation crews and subcontractors, addressing field questions and resolving issues promptly.

Monitor workmanship and finish quality throughout fabrication and installation.

Attend project meetings and provide timely updates regarding schedules, costs, approvals, and outstanding issues.

Manage punch lists, corrective work, and project closeout documentation.

Support safe work practices in the shop and on project sites.

Qualifications

Previous project management experience in architectural millwork, custom cabinetry, commercial interiors, or a closely related construction field.

Strong understanding of millwork fabrication, materials, finishes, hardware, and installation methods.

Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, shop drawings, and project specifications.

Working knowledge of AWI standards and their application to architectural millwork projects.

Experience managing schedules, budgets, purchasing, submittals, and change orders.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software.

Ability to visit project sites as needed.

Experience coordinating millwork for retail, restaurant, and other commercial projects is preferred. A background in millwork fabrication, drafting, estimating, or installation is a plus.