Project Manager - Millwork

USA Millwork; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Millwork in Manassas, VA seeks an experienced Millwork Project Manager to oversee multiple projects in a busy shop environment, from inception to installation. The role requires reading architectural drawings, coordinating with contractors and trades, and delivering projects on time and within scope.

Candidates should have 5+ years in architectural millwork, AWI knowledge, and proficiency with MS Excel, Bluebeam, and Microvellum.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in architectural millwork or a similar industry.
• Able to read architectural drawings/blue prints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and initiative.
• Knowledge of AWI Standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage multiple millwork projects from inception to delivery, through installation.
• Analyze job requirements, define scope, and set project timelines for submittals, fabrication, and installation.
• Review and QC all submittal/shop drawings prior to client review.
• Communicate with contractors, architects, vendors, and subcontractors professionally.
• Negotiate and manage subcontracts for Stone and Installation.
• Formulate RFIs and change orders; coordinate pricing and approvals.
• Coordinate with production team to determine best practices and timelines.
• Handle onsite coordination with contractors and subs; ensure successful installation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Initiative

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Wood Technology or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Bluebeam

Microvellum

Job description

USAM DC isseeking an experienced Millwork Project Manager to join our team in Manassas, VA. This position will provide oversight of multiple projects in a fast-paced shop environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively manage multiple millwork projects from inception to delivery, through installation.
• Analyze job requirements, define scope, and set project timelines for submittals, fabrication, and installation.
• Review and QC all submittal/shop drawings prior to client review.
• Communicate directly with contractors, architects, vendors, and subcontractors in a professional and timely manner.
• Negotiate and manage subcontracts for Stone and Installation.
• Formulate RFI's & change orders.
• Purchase specialty material such as metal, upholstery, glass, and other custom components.
• Take an active role in the manufacturing process. Work closely with the production team to determine best practices.
• Handle and manage onsite coordination with contractors and subs.
• Attain and check field measurements; coordinate with other trades to ensure successful installation.
• Maintain and coordinate material deliveries to ensure project schedules are met.
• Prepare pricing and negotiate change orders with the contractor.
• Accurately process billings to customers and change authorization to subcontractors.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

No direct supervisory duties, though management of projects includes directing project related activities of the project team members.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred Education and Skills (in addition to the required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Wood Technology, or related field.
• Knowledge of Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) Standards.
• Advanced to intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Familiarity with using Bluebeam and Microvellum.

Required Education and Skills:

• 5+ years experience in architectural millwork or a similar industry.
• Able to read architectural drawings/blue prints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to take initiative.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands, handle/feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally push, pull, or lift from below the waist, or lift from an overhead position and carry 5-10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a typical office environment and occasionally works on or near the shop floor where there may be moving mechanical parts with occasional exposure to the risk of electrical shock, outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally high.