Construction Project Manager

About the role

Artisan Design Group (ADG), a Lowe’s company, is a leading national provider of interior finishings solutions for homebuilders and property management clients. We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our team serving the residential and commercial construction industry. An ideal candidate for this role can manage multiple priorities while applying knowledge in the construction field along with excellent communication skills. This position reports to the Operations Manager and will be based out of our Madison or Milwaukee area distribution centers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule installers/installation for all work assigned to the project, including job site cleanup.
• Manage products, product quantities, and deliveries for each project.
• Attend all project and foremen meetings.
• Perform all moisture tests.
• Manage all change orders and floor prep logs.
• Verify all bills within the scope of each project.
• Approve/reject all subcontractor invoices that relate to each job.
• Ensure all projects are done timely and on scheduled time frames; create punch list for each job and every product and manage them to completion and sign off.
• Keep daily log/enter notes of reference/moisture readings, what is ready, etc.
• Communicate with sales team regarding their jobs; assist with bidding/detailed job progress and costs.
• Learn and maintain product and installation knowledge.
• Assist with interview process for hiring subcontractors.
• Assist with all deliveries and combine items whenever possible to be more efficient and avoid unnecessary job site trips.
• Follow and enforce all safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 2+ years of work experience in construction quality assurance or managing installation teams.
• Previous work experience in construction interior finishes preferred (flooring, cabinets, countertops, and/or appliances).
• Previous work experience reading and analyzing blueprints.
• Previous work experience in customer service and/or supporting sales or project teams.
• Previous work experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have a valid driver license and meet our minimum standards following a Motor Vehicle Record review at time of job offer and at regular intervals while employed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without restriction and on a regular basis.
• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing for training and project updates and to independently handle external and internal requests.
• Math skills acquired through high school diploma or equivalent to record measurements, calculate fractions and percentages, convert square feet and square yards, and understand basic financial transactions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must possess the ability to drive for long periods throughout the day; stand for long periods of time; to reach with hands and arms; to move among and between job sites; to sit, stoop, kneel and crouch; to lift and move up to 50 pounds unassisted on a regular basis; to see well enough to discern differences in quality of product and installation.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. General working conditions include warehouse/showroom environment and onsite at job locations, frequent driving, exposure to outdoors, seasonal weather, and driving conditions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with company matching