Project Manager I - Doors Frames and Hardware

Reports to: Operations Manager or Senior Project Manager · FLSA Status: Exempt

About the role

The Project Manager will provide overall management direction for single or multiple Door/Frame/Hardware projects, establish project objectives and policies, maintain liaison with prime client contracts, and monitor construction and financial activities through administrative direction of on-site construction managers. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for completing each project on time, within budget, and to the customer’s satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Analyze projects to determine scope, schedule requirements, and coordinate with Purchasing and Installation on priorities to effectively bring projects within budget and on schedule.
• Attend Purchasing update meetings for new projects and assist the Purchasing Department as necessary.
• Pursue to resolution all Vendor Contracts, Bond and Insurance Certificates.
• Expedite, review, and provide “Quality Control” on shop drawings and submittals.
• Effectively analyze projects to:
  • Estimate overruns and/or under-runs and omissions related to the Job Cost.
  • Verify field dimensions, backing locations, and mechanical/electrical rough-ins.
  • Timely release of approved materials to suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Expedite material deliveries and shortages.
  • Verify job readiness and coordinate installation of materials to allow installation to progress in an orderly and timely fashion.
• Review, code, and return invoices to Accounting.
• Initiate and respond to daily correspondence with customers, suppliers, and Corporate Office.
• Update ISEC Project Control/Document Control System as necessary; include Operations Manager on significant changes.
• Coordinate with in-house Logistics Department regarding long-haul deliveries.
• Review, issue, and update Installation Manpower Schedules and Sequence of Operations.
• Prepare, submit, obtain approval, verify, and track billings until payment is received.
• Price and process change order proposals and coordinate with Estimating Department when required.
• Prepare, update, and issue Cost to Complete Reports on a weekly basis.
• Set up cost projections for all projects managed and update monthly.
• Read, understand, and follow master operating agreements with all vendors and Kewaunee Dealer Agreement.
• Process Request for Direction as needed.
• Participate with other Division personnel in establishing and attaining goals for the Division to develop new methods and ideas to improve ISEC performance.
• Promote ISEC and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, general contractors, owners, and architects.

Safety Responsibilities

• Manage and implement ISEC Safety requirements:
  • Promote a positive atmosphere for safety excellence committed to the Safety Promise.
  • Coach employees who need improvement and assign work only to those employees trained and qualified to perform the task.
  • Ensure all recognized safety deficiencies are promptly corrected.
  • Report all injuries and incidents to Managers and Safety Department.
  • Plan and coordinate deliveries to the job following safe and best practices.

Customer Service Skills

• Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers.
• Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can).
• Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers.
• Committed to following up with customers in all instances in a timely manner.
• Strong sense of accountability – ensures that you will do what you say you are going to do.
• Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful.
• Positive attitude.

Requirements

• 0 – 4 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Skills

• Responsible for overall outcome of the project.
• Actively identifies risk and escalates as needed.
• Intermediate financial acumen – cash flow, cost projections, job cost, billings projections with oversight.
• Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes, and projects.
• Understands project plans and specifications.
• Independently performs most assignments with instruction.
• Works autonomously at times.
• Receives guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards.
• Engages company culture.
• Open to feedback and flexible to change.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Assist in development/mentoring of Project Engineers; performance reviews.