Project Manager - Millwork

RiseMe; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

iMBranded is seeking a Project Manager for millwork to guide projects from concept to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion and a top-tier customer experience. You will collect critical project data, disseminate it to internal teams, and monitor progress across production, design, and installation.

The role emphasizes coordination with stakeholders, accurate forecasting of resources, and maintaining schedule integrity to meet or beat cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially Excel/Word.
• Proven ability to manage project data from customers and internal teams.
• Experience reading CAD drawings and blueprints.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee millwork projects from initiation through completion to optimize profitability and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with production, design, field reps, and customers to align schedules and budgets.
• Review CAD drawings and machining layouts for accuracy.
• Forecast resource requirements and monitor project costs against budgets.
• Communicate project status and issues clearly to all stakeholders.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Excel

Word

Communication

CAD drawings

Blueprints

Time management

Education

High school diploma

PM certification

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Project Manager - Millwork

iMBranded is one of the nation’s leading providers of facility imaging programs. We are a full-service manufacturer of fixtures, furniture and graphic products specializing in the retail automotive segment with OEMs and the dealer network.

The Project Manager is responsible for the on time and cost optimizing delivery of all millwork projects assigned to them by the Senior Project Manager. In concert with these obligations, the Project Manager is expected to ensure a world class experience for customers throughout a project’s lifecycle. The Project Manager will obtain critical project data from customers and field reps alike and accurately disseminate this data to internal stakeholders who will help to facilitate the project’s completion. This position will monitor and manage every phase of a millwork Project through effective communication and coordination with other functional areas of the Company (production, field reps, design, install, etc.), in addition to communication with customers. Furthermore, this role is tasked with assisting in the determination of project resource requirements and the creation of project schedules and budgets and then monitoring those schedules and budgets to ensure they’re met.The Project Manager will consistently review customer orders to ensure accurate and on time product delivery, while, at the same time, monitoring costs to ensure estimates are met or beaten.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include but are not limited to)

• Manage assigned projects during their lifecycle to ensure optimal profitability through effective planning/organization and monitoring of each project phase.
• Ensure the timely and quality fulfillment of customer orders through communication, coordination, and teamwork with other functional areas
• Assist in determining production timing/prioritization through planning with various stakeholders (Millwork & Graphic Production areas, Design, etc.) and work with these parties to implement new products and/or processes
• Effectively communicate information both written and verbal, issues, requests, & other pertinent items to internal and external parties to ensure projects stay on time, on budget and within scope of committed deliverables
• Review CAD drawings (layouts & machining files) for accuracy
• Enter pertinent data into company cost accounting systems as needed and forecast accurately
• Maintain current knowledge of the millwork programs, specifically staying abreast of materials used or pertinent technological advances
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/Company Management

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES (include but are not limited to)

• Proficiency with computers and the MS Office Suite, Excel and Word mandatory
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with internal and external customers
• Extensive knowledge of millwork production materials & techniques including the ability to read/interpret blueprint and CAD drawings
• Detailed, with strong time management and organizational skills
• Coordinate with general contractors, architects, design groups and third-party resources
• Ability to manage complex projects
• Basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure
• Critical thinking/problem solving skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of demonstrated success managing architectural millwork projects/programs from a cost, quality and customer relations perspective
• Demonstrated successful experience working both autonomously and with others in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a millwork fabricator and/or a millwork CAD designer
• Bachelor’s Degree in business and/or Project Management certification
• Direct experience with rollout project management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (include but are not limited to)

• The ability to stay seated for extended periods working at a computer
• Will walk around to coordinate work or engage coworkers daily

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Some minor exposure to saw dust created in product fabrication
• Exposure to the sounds of a variety of shop machinery (saws, etc.)

WHO WE ARE

iMBranded is a leading national manufacturer specializing in architectural millwork and large format graphics across multiple industries including retail, hospitality, automotive and finance. Since 1996, we have been building branded environments for some of the world’s largest brands. Our team of experts understand the importance of even the most finite details of every fixture and how it brings the power of your brand to life.