Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager at Nicewood is responsible for overseeing complex millwork projects from initial planning through fabrication, shipping, and delivery. This is a role for someone who thrives on complexity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact across the full project lifecycle, from drawing review and technical clarification through fabrication milestones and delivery.
• Collaborate with our CAD engineers to oversee shop drawing production, review and maintain updated drawing sets, and ensure all documents reflect current client specifications.
• Develop project schedules in coordination with the Production Manager, identify long-lead procurement items early, and monitor milestones to keep every project on track.
• Build and manage detailed project budgets, including material costs, labor estimates, and vendor pricing. Track expenditures and flag variances before they become problems.
• Conduct site visits to capture field dimensions, validate architectural plans, and confirm specifications directly with architects and contractors.
• Manage change orders, scope adjustments, and client-initiated revisions with clear documentation and stakeholder communication throughout.

Requirements

We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented Project Manager with experience in architectural millwork, custom fabrication, commercial construction, or a closely related field. Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate project coordination or management experience, proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design software, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or management in architectural millwork, custom fabrication, commercial construction, or a closely related field.
• Strong technical drawing fluency and fabrication exposure.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A compliance and quality mindset.
• Organizational discipline under pressure.

Skills

• Project coordination or management experience in architectural millwork, custom fabrication, commercial construction, or a closely related field.
• Technical proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on schedule ownership.
• Procurement and vendor management experience.
• Compliance and quality mindset.
• Organizational discipline under pressure.

Benefits

Nicewood offers a competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including stability and craft, direct access to leadership, and a company that invests in its people who deliver results.

Pay

Competitive compensation is offered based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling is available to accommodate the needs of the position and the client base.