Project Manager

K44 Consulting LLC; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

K44 Consulting LLC is assisting a leading building materials distributor in finding an experienced Lumber Project Manager to oversee purchasing, pricing, inventory, estimating, and sales support of lumber products. The role requires a lumber industry background, strong take-off skills, and the ability to contribute to branch profitability and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will manage inventory and margins, coordinate with branch management, provide accurate quotes, monitor market

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with lumber and a strong understanding of the lumber/building materials market.
• Strong estimating and material take-off experience.
• Experience with purchasing, pricing, inventory management, and product margins.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels, product turnover, and margins to maximize branch profitability.
• Oversee purchasing, replenishment, pricing, & inventory management for assigned lumber products.
• Provide expert estimating and perform accurate material take-offs.
• Solicit, direct, and support warehouse and sales activity for lumber products.
• Maintain strong customer relationships, prepare quotes, establish pricing, & identify opportunities to increase sales.
• Work closely with branch and sales management to promote existing and new products.
• Develop & execute an annual marketing plan incorporating vendor, division, and product promotions.
• Monitor market conditions, competitive products, pricing, and emerging product opportunities.
• Identify and evaluate competitors and market trends to support purchasing and sales strategies.
• Maintain strong technical and product knowledge across assigned product lines.
• Assist the Operations Manager with warehousing and organizing assigned products.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to support product availability and profitability.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Lumber market knowledge

Estimating

Take-off skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Pricing

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Job description

Our client, a leading building materials distributor, is seeking an experienced Lumber Project Manager to oversee the purchasing, pricing, inventory, estimating, and sales support of lumber products. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable lumber professional who understands market conditions, has strong estimating and take-off skills, and can contribute directly to branch profitability and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels, product turnover, and margins to maximize branch profitability.
• Oversee purchasing, replenishment, pricing, & inventory management for assigned lumber products.
• Provide expert estimating and perform accurate material take-offs.
• Solicit, direct, and support warehouse and sales activity for lumber products.
• Maintain strong customer relationships, prepare quotes, establish pricing, & identify opportunities to increase sales.
• Work closely with branch and sales management to promote existing and new products.
• Develop & execute an annual marketing plan incorporating vendor, division, and product promotions.
• Monitor market conditions, competitive products, pricing, and emerging product opportunities.
• Identify and evaluate competitors and market trends to support purchasing and sales strategies.
• Maintain strong technical and product knowledge across assigned product lines.
• Assist the Operations Manager with warehousing and organizing assigned products.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to support product availability and profitability.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Demonstrated experience with lumber & a strong understanding of the lumber/building materials market.
• Required: Strong estimating and material take-off experience.
• Experience with purchasing, pricing, inventory management, and product margins.
• Strong understanding of lumber products, applications, market conditions, and competitive offerings.
• Building materials industry experience preferred.
• College degree preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with branch management, sales teams, operations, vendors, and customers.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a lumber industry professional with a strong combination of estimating, purchasing, pricing, and product knowledge. They should be comfortable analyzing the market, managing inventory and margins, supporting sales, and working directly with customers to develop accurate and competitive quotes.

Confidentiality

The client’s identity will be disclosed to qualified candidates during the interview process.