Lead Project Manager (Construction)
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Job overview
UFP Industries, Inc. is hiring a Lead Project Manager (Construction). UFP Industries seeks a Lead Project Manager to oversee multifamily construction projects at its Brooklyn Center, MN facility, coordinating sales, engineering, and manufacturing functions while ensuring structural compliance, customer approvals, and project milestones.
Key focus areas include Lead, support, and develop a team of project managers and field resources, Set clear priorities, balance workload, and ensure consistent execution across projects, and Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development through 1:1s and reviews.
Important skills include Leadership, Coordination, Time Management, Problem-Solving, Performance Feedback, and Project Management.
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Job Duties
Endurable Building Products is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee and drive successful execution of multifamily construction projects involving aluminum balconies, railing and architectural products. This role is primarily onsite at our Brooklyn Center, MN facility.
This position operates at the intersection of sales, structural engineering, and manufacturing operations, requiring daily coordination, prioritization, and problem-solving across multiple active projects and functional areas. The Lead Project Manager leads the project management and field teams while also directly managing projects from architectural design concept through product field installation. This role is critical to ensure all projects are executed to meet structural engineering requirements, customer submittal approvals, milestones are met and ensure product integrity while giving customers high-quality experience, and making sure project status is actively communicated throughout the organization.
Principal Duties and responsibilities
Team Leadership & Oversight
Lead, support, and develop a team of 5 Project Managers and field management resources
Set clear priorities, balance workload, and ensure consistent execution across projects
Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and development through 1:1s and reviews
Ensure consistent standards, accountability, and performance across the PM team
Manage and provide performance metrics and administrative tools for tracking project milestones and profitability.
Manage and maintain 3rd party structural engineering relationships
Project Execution
Oversee projects from design and engineering through fabrication and installation
Review construction drawings and engineering calculations, develop take-offs, manage submittals, and ensure timely approvals and release to fabrication
Coordinate and manage change orders in alignment with company standards
Maintain accurate job documentation and files.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Partner with sales, engineering, and operations to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and execution
Facilitate effective communication with general contractors and clients
Drive alignment between PM, CAD, and Operations teams to improve handoffs and reduce rework
Operational & Financial Performance
Monitor project timelines, costs, and revenue projections
Coordinate billing with Accounts Receivable based on project progress
Identify risks early and develop solutions to address delays, production issues, and schedule recovery
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
Address field and site issues in collaboration with Field Managers
Identify inefficiencies in project workflows and implement process improvements
Standardize best practices to improve team efficiency and execution
Qualifications
Experience & Knowledge
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent experience
5+ years of commercial multifamily construction project management experience preferred
Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and documentation
Strong mechanical ability and understanding of manufacturing processes and mechanical fasteners
Strong attention to details
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, Word, Outlook)
Skills & Abilities
Strong leadership and communication skills across all levels
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Financial acumen and ability to analyze project performance
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents
Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and process optimization
Salary Pay Range: $100,000 - 120,000 annually (dependent on experience*) *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living
Bonus/Incentive Pay
Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.
Benefits currently offered to our employees:
Medical insurance
Health savings account with company contribution
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Stock purchase program with employee discount
Educational reimbursement
Wellness programs and challenges
Other supplemental benefits
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
5 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55430
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R21442
Job Benefits
Not specified
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