Project Manager - Construction

Endurable Building Products, a subsidiary of UFP Site Built is a U.S. based manufacturer and supplier of prefabricated, structural aluminum systems designed for exterior building applications. Founded in 2003, the company specializes in aluminum decks, balconies, railings, sunshades, trellises, canopies, and stairs. Endurable focuses on off-site prefabrication of high-quality aluminum products, which are then delivered to the jobsite for quick, easy installation. This approach streamlines construction, reduces onsite labor time, and ensures consistent quality

We're currently looking for a Project Manager to join the team onsite in Brooklyn Center, MN.

Summary

The Project Manager manages a variety of accounts and projects from sales turnover to scope completion. They evaluate construction plans, and oversee the design, engineering, and production process, and maintain communication with customers. The Project Manager works to understand the scope of the project from the sales department and works to meet the design needs and requests of the customers.  

The Project Manager will need to work closely with assigned Field Managers to make sure site information is being captured and processed accurately.  In addition, the Project Manager has responsibilities to track, communicate appropriately on their projects in the manufacturing facility and with customers, ensuring projects are running smoothly and profitable based on hitting budgets set.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with sales department and/or CAD department to understand project scope during project hand off, including preparation of all scope take-off documentation to thoroughly understand design intent and project scope.

• Initiate and participate in conversations with customers to communicate project specifications, as appropriate.

• Manage submittals to customers and respond to requests in a timely manner, hours, not days.

• Maintain accurate job files with appropriate documentation to support approvals and project history and assure milestone timelines are being met.

• Review all architectural drawings, structural drawings, and shop drawings to ensure accuracy and work with CAD department on drawing releases and updates.

• Project Manager is responsible to validate and assure project scopes are turned over to fabrication correctly for design and quantities and work with Field Managers as appropriate to review fab drawings created from field measurements.

• Project Managers are responsible to make sure that any necessary field measurements are either attained from customers or through Endurable Field Managers and processing that data through to accurate fab drawings.  

• Project Managers are responsible for accurately identifying and ordering all project scope materials including hardware, tie rods and decking.

• Anticipate and work to mitigate any scheduling issues with customers by managing customer expectations and communications proactively.

• Create and maintain master pack lists for each project, including all loose items needed to ship to the job site.

• Work with shipping personnel to coordinate prompt shipment of materials to each job site according to agreed upon production timeline.

• Process and review any change orders that may occur during projects and minimize customer chargebacks to protect the profitability of Endurable.

• Review and problem solve site issues, utilizing Endurable Field Manager expertise as appropriate, to equitable solutions with the customer while protecting Endurable’s interests. 

• Maintain up-to-date information on project status and timing of project deliverables to prevent unnecessary expediting and communicate appropriately with internal staff and personnel.

• Continually monitor project scopes and communication of scope billing to the Endurable Project Coordinator according to agreed production timelines and work completions.

• Always conduct yourself in a professional and respectful manner with all Endurable internal and external customers.

• Potential travel to job sites to meet with customers, if necessary.

• Perform other duties and respond to requests in a timely manner as requested

Qualifications

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 essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• 2-3 years equivalent project management experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, engineering, administration preferred but not required

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, customer specifications, warranties, company standards, and operating and maintenance instructions.  Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and other employees.

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Must be able to read and interpret measurements on drawings.

Other Qualifications

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.  Strong attention to detail, and ability to see the overall process from a high level.  Excellent organizational skills and knowledge with various computer programs and other technology for tracking and maintaining project documentation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Salary Pay Range: $75,000 - 85,000 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 challenge