Project Specialist

Pennings & Sons; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennings & Sons is seeking a Project Specialist in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The role involves managing the efficient operation of Time and Material jobs, ensuring projects meet specifications in scope, safety, and budget. Ideal candidates will have strong carpentry skills, communication abilities, and a valid Michigan Driver's License. Responsibilities include production management, troubleshooting, and adherence to health standards. Company provides training in lead safety and CPR.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in residential or commercial remodeling.
• Ability to calculate material needs after measurements.
• Experience with installing flooring, roofing, or drywall.

Responsibilities

• Manage project production on job sites.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Troubleshoot problems such as leaks and access issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Carpentry skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Valid Michigan Driver's License

Certified Lead Safe Renovator

First Aid and CPR training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Smart Phone

Tablets

Job description

About the Project Specialist (PS) position

The Project Specialist is tasked with the efficient operation and completion of Time and Material jobs from project hand off from the T&M Manager to customer satisfaction at the completion of the project. This may be done solo or may include management of helpers, subs, or others to ensure the project meets specifications in terms of scope, safety, and budget.

You should possess great hand dexterity and an eye for detail, being able to work with little supervision and follow all health and safety standards. We also expect you to have good knowledge of wood properties and other carpentry materials and practices.

PS responsibilities are:

The Five Major Roles of this position are:

1. Project/jobsite Production
2. Process each Job
3. Cost Control
4. Administrative and General employment Responsibilities
5. Jobsite safety

Project Specialist (PS) requirements are:

• Use blueprints, drawings and sketches and follow the requirements
• Calculate the size and amount of material needed after performing all necessary measurements
• Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material (such as fiberglass) according to measurements
• Create window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items
• Install floorings, roofings or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible
• Create and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated
• Review places and conduct repairs or maintenance
• Install scaffolding and other construction structures, as needed
• Ability to grasp scope of project and recognize necessary tools and materials needed to start projects
• Trouble shooting and tracking down problems such as leaks, rodent access, attic venting issues, etc.
• Some knowledge and ability with plumbing, electrical, mechanical, drywall, masonry, painting, various floorings and countertop materials, and other construction related trades
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking with proven multi-tasker and decision making abilities
• Be punctual, loyal, safety, goal and detail oriented, organized and have a good personal appearance and habits
• Valid Michigan Driver's License and clean driving record, have or have the ability to pass the exam for DOT Medical Examiner Card
• Certified Lead Safe Renovator and trained in Asbestos safety (company provided, where needed)
• First Aid and CPR Trained (company provided, where needed)
• Be a team player, ability to work independently, learn, follow, and enforce company policies and standards, embrace new duties and responsibilities and be client service oriented
• Have the ability to clearly communicate, interact with supervisor(s), leadership team, crew members, trade partners, suppliers and clients effectively
• Proven track record of bringing a variety of projects to timely and effective conclusions
• Ability to use Smart Phone, tablets, email, Microsoft Word, Outlook and other computer programs and software commonly used in the remodeling industry
• Hands‑on experience in residential or commercial remodeling