CS Project Manager II

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The primary responsibility of the Project Manager III is to manage and coordinate the progress of orders by means of order review, meetings, follow up and communication with internal departments and Customers until completion. The Project Manager III will coordinate amongst various business unit(s), manage and/or evaluate development of these projects with varied complexities. Through initial review/meetings, have beneficial knowledge of job specific requirements that are effectively communicated and controlled through prepared status reports, meetings, and updates. Represent the company as a professional and knowledgeable resource that can be relied on for a successful and profitable completion. Assists intermittently with less tenured PM levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including but not necessarily limited to the following:

• Complete knowledge of project orders

• Coordinate/Attend meetings (i.e. production, drafting, kickoff, project review, customer/conference calls)

• Maintain project review list

• Coordination between all internal departments and customer regarding shop drawings, order changes, and any other topics during project

• Review and understand any internal department’s questions, concerns and or RFI’s (request for information); respond in a timely manner through phones calls and emails.

• Follow up with internal departments regarding project statuses

• Review drawings against the contract and/or Letter of Intent and or Quote and or clear Sales direction

• Understanding and knowledge of our products, fabrication processes of the different products, building construction, and contract document knowledge

• Follow upon all jobs that are out for approval but jobs that are in drafting or released

• Trouble shooting details, materials, or field conflicts

• Maintain a heightened level of customer & project team communication to ensure all parties are aligned on current & forthcoming project status

• Update ERP system order notes when necessary

• Maintain both electronic and physical files/folders

• Implement and deliver solution-driven strategies

• Work closely with production and purchasing to give a pro-active approach for materials required and deadlines

• Other duties as required by management.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality management system and ISO 14001 environmental management system requirements, including adherence to documented procedures, participation in audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensures all applicable quality management systems, and continuous improvement inititives, are followed.

• Responsible for critical dates, shipping information in ERP.

• Ensures project information correct in ERP

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION: (Minimum Education and/or Experience required)

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

• Five to ten years of proven and demonstrable success, experience, and expertise in a role of similar capacity.

• Knowledge of Construction and fabrication methods/processes

• Knowledge of BPCS, Windows Office programs, Understands AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam

• Experience with reviewing architectural and structural drawings

• Ability to read rough or detailed sketches, designs, specifications and/or notes, analyze, and interpret architectural and structural drawings

• Computer literacy, specifically in Excel spreadsheets.

• 25% travel requirements

• Organizational skills

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Knowledge of how to manage and work with contractors.

• Detail-Oriented

• Able to multi-task and handle several projects at one-time

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written

COMPETENCIES:

• Organizational skills

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Knowledge of how to manage and work with contractors.

• Detail-Oriented

• Able to multi-task and handle several projects at one-time

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES, INC.

Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to building challenges that architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face every day. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our product categories. Our products are a part of some of the most iconic buildings around the world–from the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the Oculus at the World Trade Center Transit Hub in Manhattan. If you want to work in an inspiring atmosphere and collaborate with customers and colleagues to solve challenges, we're the right place for you. CS: People. Buildings. Better.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.