Senior Project Manager - Division 8

Duties & Responsibilities

• Read and interpret contract documents, including but not limited to scope of work, requests for proposal, project schedules, drawings/details, specifications, and opening schedules
• Responsible for capturing all pertinent scope changes and maintenance of project’s financials to ensure project’s success, measured in timeliness of materials and ability to maximize profitability
• Familiarity and competency with application of financial attributes: List pricing, buying programs, discounts and change order proposals
• Maximize buyout opportunities via suggestion of alternate products, value engineering options and other creative or proactive solutions
• Must be able to apply DFH knowledge of codes and standards, hardware templates, hardware locations, pre-fit sizing, machining sheets. Identify and articulate potential issues with applications, codes, and constructability and be able to provide solutions
• DFH Product knowledge: Hardware, Hollow Metal, Wood Doors, Interior Aluminum and Specialty Openings
• Prepare or work with detailer to create detailed submittals, shop drawings and product data utilizing state of the art industry software; Bluebeam/AutoCAD/Comsense
• Responsible for procurement in alignment with customer deadlines of materials through purchase orders and via machining sheets, templates and vendor ordering platforms. Ensure receipt of order acknowledgments
• Maintain constant and effective communication/collaboration with S&S Estimator, Detailer, Customers and Vendors to ensure that project materials meet specifications and/or expectations and that they are on time and on/under budget
• Generate RFIs and clarifications as well as provide practical solutions for any potential technical issues discovered during detailing process

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 that you are going to do
• Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful
• Positive attitude

Education/Experience

• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, DHI Certifications, Proficiency with Comsense Opening Suite or other similar industry software, Proficient with manufacturer’s order writing programs: Assa Abloy (Extranet/CRC Dash), Curries (COW/Edge), Allegion (360 Portal), dormakaba, Masonite (DoorBuilder/DoorBuilder LIVE), VT (VT Online), Total Door (Doorbuilder)
• Minimum Qualifications: 7+ years in DFH distribution as a Project Manager with Detailing experience