Millwork Recruiting Source is leading the search for an experienced Project Manager on behalf of a growing commercial cabinetry and fixture manufacturer located in the greater Salt Lake City region. With over 20 years in business, the company specializes in commercial millwork, cabinetry, and fixture projects for national chains, storage facilities, schools, healthcare facilities, and regional commercial clients throughout Utah and surrounding markets.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Project Manager who can bring structure, leadership, and proven industry experience to an evolving organization focused on professionalism, process improvement, and long-term growth.
About the Company
- Established commercial cabinetry and fixture manufacturer with over two decades of success
- Strong mix of repeat national chain accounts and regional commercial projects
- Projects include storage facilities, schools, hospitals, and commercial interiors
- In-house departments for estimating, project management, drafting/engineering, and production
- Utilizing Innergy across all departments (approximately 75–80% implemented)
- Engineering team utilizes Microvellum
- Collaborative and laid-back culture that is continuing to move toward a more structured and professional operating environment
Position Overview
The Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of commercial cabinetry and fixture projects from contract award through project closeout. This role owns project scope, schedule, coordination, client communication, and overall execution strategy.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, solutions-oriented, and experienced in managing commercial millwork or cabinetry projects without needing extensive training or oversight.
This role is focused on managing projects — not engineering products or directing production methods.
Key Responsibilities
Project Ownership
- Manage projects from award through installation and closeout
- Review contract documents, specifications, drawings, and schedules
- Lead project kickoff and turnover from estimating
- Establish project workflows and work orders within Innergy
- Maintain project timelines, milestones, and client expectations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, general contractors, installers, and vendors
- Coordinate submittals, approvals, RFIs, and project communication
- Participate in preconstruction meetings and occasional onsite meetings
- Manage project schedules and proactively communicate updates or challenges
Internal Coordination
- Coordinate closely with engineering, production, purchasing, installation, and accounting teams
- Ensure departments are working from current approved information
- Review purchasing takeoffs and materials for alignment with project scope
- Coordinate field measurements, deliveries, installation schedules, and closeout documentation
- Coordinate internal and subcontracted installation teams
- Assist in scheduling deliveries and shipment coordination
- Monitor site readiness and installation timelines
- Support monthly billing reviews and project closeout documentation including warranties and manuals
What This Role Is NOT
The Project Manager is not responsible for:
- Creating shop drawings or CNC programs
- Material takeoffs or sheet counts
- Determining how products are manufactured
- Managing drafting or production details
The organization is intentionally strengthening the separation between Project Management and Engineering to improve workflow efficiency and accountability.
Ideal Background
- 3–5+ years of Project Management experience within:
- Commercial interiors
- Related construction environments
- Strong understanding of architectural drawings, specifications, and commercial project workflows
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience coordinating across engineering, production, and installation teams
- Proficiency with ERP/project management systems preferred
- Experience with Innergy is highly desirable
What Makes Someone Successful Here
- Organized and proactive
- Thinks ahead and avoids problems before they happen
- Strong communicator and relationship builder
- Able to manage projects without getting unnecessarily involved in engineering or production details
- Brings experience, structure, and professionalism to the team
- Comfortable working within a collaborative, evolving company culture
- Salary range generally between $90,000–$110,000+ depending on experience
- Open to more senior-level Project Management experience
- Company vehicle provided for project-related travel
- Medical insurance:
- Employer pays 80% for employee coverage
- Employer pays 50% for spouse/family coverage
- 3% IRA match
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance available (25% employer-paid)
- Paid holidays including Utah’s July 24th state holiday
- Vacation schedule negotiable based on experience
- Company vehicle
Location & Travel
- Based in the greater Salt Lake City region
- Most projects are within approximately a one-hour radius
- Occasional travel to projects within roughly two hours
- Weekly onsite meetings may be required depending on project needs
Success in this role requires strong collaboration while respecting those boundaries to deliver efficient, high-quality projects and exceptional client service.