Own complex build-to-order programs in an employee-owned shop
TC Millwork designs and manufactures custom retail fixtures, architectural millwork, end-to-end retail environments, and casino furniture. As a Project Lead, you’ll guide high-visibility programs from award through engineering, production, quality, and outbound logistics.
In this role you will
- Act as the customer’s primary contact and internal champion.
- Launch and drive project plans, milestones, and delivery schedules for multiple concurrent jobs.
- Coordinate with Engineering on drawings, specifications, materials, finishes, and revisions to meet dates and standards.
- Align with Procurement so material availability matches production needs.
- Partner with Manufacturing to monitor throughput, remove constraints, and maintain on-time delivery.
- Communicate status, changes, and risk mitigation strategies to customers and stakeholders.
- Review and validate specs, shop drawings, BOMs, and requirements for completeness and manufacturability.
- Manage engineering change control and document cost, schedule, and production impacts.
- Proactively identify risks and drive corrective actions.
- Track costs to help preserve project profitability.
- Coordinate prototypes, first-article inspections, and production approvals.
- Plan and execute multi-store, phased rollout programs.
- Ensure packaging, labeling, shipping, and installation criteria are met per client standards.
- Maintain accurate, current data in ERP and project tools.
- Lead internal/customer meetings and ensure clear follow-through.
- Assist Sales with estimating, scheduling inputs, and client communications.
- Deliver projects that meet scope, budget, quality, and timeline targets.
What you bring
- 5+ years managing projects in store fixtures, retail environments, architectural/commercial millwork, or similar manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of materials and processes: woodworking, laminates, veneers, solid surface, metals, glass, lighting.
- Experience collaborating with retailers, GCs, designers, architects, or fixture program teams.
- Strength in juggling multiple projects and priorities.
- Ability to read architectural/shop drawings, specs, and BOMs.
- Excellent organization, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; ERP/manufacturing system experience preferred (Global Shop Solutions is a plus).
Preferred qualifications
- Multi-location retail rollout experience.
- Lifecycle ownership from concept/prototype to production and installation.
- Familiarity with CNC methods and contemporary woodworking manufacturing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Construction Management, Engineering, or related; equivalent experience considered.
How you work
- Hands-on, proactive, and accountable—able to connect design choices to manufacturing, cost, quality, and delivery.
- Clear, consistent communicator who values detail and the big picture.
- Relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Why you’ll like it here
We are an ESOP—every teammate owns a piece of our future. We’re scaling capabilities, investing in new technology, and expanding in retail and commercial markets. Your leadership will shape flagship programs and our growth trajectory.