Project Manager

Apogee Enterprises Inc; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Career Training

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Apogee Architectural Metals is seeking a Project Manager for Client Services to oversee projects from pre-award to completion, ensuring scope, margins, and client communication. You will coordinate RFIs, change orders, and order milestones while maintaining strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or 5+ years PM experience, with manufacturing project exposure and strong Excel/ERP skills. Occasional travel and a collaborative team environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5+ years project management experience.
• 5+ years industry experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing projects is preferred.
• CI training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-award through full life cycle.
• Provide timely client service communication to stakeholders.
• Coordinate information and ensure billable milestones.
• Maintain order files and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Develop project timelines and risk mitigation plans.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

ERP software

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Verbal and written communication

Independent and team work

Negotiation

Conflict management

Problem solving

Reading shop drawings

Education

Associate degree or 5+ years PM experience

5+ years industry experience

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Apogee Architectural Metals

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN designs and delivers architectural products and services that enclose and enhance commercial buildings. www.apog.com

Position Summary

The Project Manager for Client Services is responsible for managing assigned projects from pre-award through full life cycle, execution of scope commitments, post-award activities, providing timely client service communication both verbal and written to stakeholders and is to follow project specific sold margins and processes. Projects may have multiple Architectural Metals series products from different locations ranging from small to large in scale with low to high-risk commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service

• Customer focused, prioritizing client needs and understanding their preferences, providing a personalized and memorable experience.
• Actively listen, resolving client problems by taking ownership and following up through completion.
• Understand client/project needs and explain requirements/ solutions needed.
• Create meaningful interactions that solve problems, build trust and forge lasting client relationships.
• Provide concise and actionable information to internal and external clients.
• Proactive in reaching out to clients concerning issues i.e. backorders, schedule moves, upcoming approvals.

Order Planning / Processing

• Review purchase orders to estimates, ensuring all information is executable and accurate.
• Coordinate and track requests for information (RFI's) as required to maintain completeness and accuracy of project information.
• Coordinate and track project scope alternates through change orders to ensure material and services provided are billable and collectable.
• Coordinate completion of all Architectural Metals order processing milestones to ensure on time completion of orders.
• Produce and understand schedule of values as required.

Load Planning / Logistics

• Assist manufacturing and shipping as needed.
• Provide verbal or written correspondence of all schedule revisions and back orders to client.
• Develop material and delivery sequence if required to meet client expectations.

Compliance/Process/Procedures

• Maintain order files per established guidelines and naming structures.
• Follow Architectural Metals process and procedures to ensure compliance with established company policies.

Experience & Skills

Education:

• Associate degree and/or 5+ years project management experience.
• 5+ years' industry experience is preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in managing projects in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Continuous Improvement (CI) Training is a plus.
• Commercial Construction experience is a plus.
• Resolving client concerns.

Required Skills:

• Customer service skills.
• Time Management.
• Thorough knowledge of ERP software.
• Microsoft Office Suit (Outlook, Power Point, Word, Excel, Teams) with high emphasis on Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, active listener
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Communicates information that is accurate, objective, and fact-based.
• Negotiation skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to develop project specific timelines showing milestones needed to meet client expectations.
• Ability to develop project specific tasks to include plans to eliminate potential risks.
• Ability to read shop and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of product testing and performance requirements.

Work Environment/Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel related to other sites / corporate / project sites - Less than 25%.
• Physical Requirements
  • Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
  • Lift up to 10 lbs.

Our Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.