Project Manager

About the role

Dogwood Industries LLC is seeking an experienced, professional Project Manager. The Project Manager will work closely with clients to understand and manage their expectations. You must thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and exhibit excellent time management and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, independent and demonstrate relationship management skills. This person takes ownership of processes and finds workable solutions for challenging problems. This position requires a positive perspective combined with a flexible mind and the ability to pivot when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and effectively manage day-to-day aspects of projects from start to finish
• Establish, maintain, monitor and execute project milestones on-time and within budget
• Monitor and manage resource allocation across various projects, navigating shared resource constraints
• Review quality of work completed by the Design and Engineering team to ensure project standards are being met
• Engage and manage third party resources as needed to support project objectives
• Guide, mentor and coach project engineers for the overall success of the project as well as their individual professional development
• Develop and review engineering drawings and specifications for prefabricated products
• Provide guidance and direction for the procurement of specialized equipment and materials
• Self-direct—complete daily tasks and set and achieve long range goals
• Participate in a team environment—communicate and coordinate with supervisors and management as required to gather information and documentation and respond timely to requests for information
• Support company initiatives, such as implementing company policies, procedures and processes
• Produce quality documentation in a thorough, professional and timely manner
• Plan for project timelines using calendars, schedules and project management tools
• Maintain electronic and hard copy files in a neat and orderly manner

Requirements

• Three plus years in project management with experience in construction management, manufacturing, or a construction industry related field
• Bachelor’s degree
• OR
• At least 5 years total combined related work experience and completed higher education including:
  • At least 1 year project/program management work experience
  • At least 3 years work experience directly related to the duties of the job
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adept at learning new technologies and techniques

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Experience using 3D software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Experience using Procore
• Experience in technical and proposal writing
• Experience working on government contracts
• Project Manager experience with structural steel and industrial fabrication

Expectations

• Perform other responsibilities or assist other team members, when needed
• Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed and as allowed by local regulations
• Work in accordance with corporate and organizational security policies and procedures
• Understand personal role in safeguarding corporate and client assets

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

This position requires moderate physical activity, primarily in an office environment but may include visits to the manufacturing facilities or jobsites to collaborate and inspect materials. To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly seated at a computer desk with the option to stand, is utilizing the telephone frequently, and participating in meetings with colleagues, clients, third party vendors, etc. There are stairs in the office. In the factory setting, you may inspect and handle materials and be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors.

Pay

$100,000 – $125,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program