Project Manager

Job Description - Project Manager (260009W)

Job Description

Project Manager - ( 260009W )

Description

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: Making Buildings Better ®

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The primary responsibility of the ProjectManager is to m anage and coordinate the progress of orders bymeans of order review, meetings, follow up and communication with internaldepartments and Customers until completion.The Project Manager will coordinateamongst various business unit(s), manage and/or evaluate development of theseprojects with varied complexities. Through initial review/meetings, havebeneficial knowledge of job specific requirements that are effectivelycommunicated and controlled through prepared status reports, meetings, andupdates. Represent the company as a professionaland knowledgeable resource that can be relied on for a successful andprofitable completion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions, 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 departmentsand customer regarding shop drawings, order changes, and any other topicsduring project
• Review and understand any internal department’squestions, concerns and or RFI’s (request for information); respond in a timelymanner through phones calls and emails.
• Follow up with internal departments regardingproject statuses
• Review drawings against the contract and/orLetter of Intent and or Quote and or clear Sales direction
• Understanding and knowledge of our products,fabrication processes of the different products, building construction, andcontract document knowledge
• Follow upon all jobs that are out for approvalbut jobs that are in drafting or released
• Trouble shooting details, materials, or fieldconflicts
• Update system order notes when necessary
• Maintain both electronic and physicalfiles/folders
• Implement and deliver solution-drivenstrategies
• Work closely with production and purchasing togive a pro-active approach for materials required and deadlines

The primary responsibility of the ProjectManager is to m anage and coordinate the progress of orders bymeans of order review, meetings, follow up and communication with internaldepartments and Customers until completion.The Project Manager will coordinateamongst various business unit(s), manage and/or evaluate development of theseprojects with varied complexities. Through initial review/meetings, havebeneficial knowledge of job specific requirements that are effectivelycommunicated and controlled through prepared status reports, meetings, andupdates. Represent the company as a professionaland knowledgeable resource that can be relied on for a successful andprofitable completion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions, 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 departmentsand customer regarding shop drawings, order changes, and any other topicsduring project
• Review and understand any internal department’squestions, concerns and or RFI’s (request for information); respond in a timelymanner through phones calls and emails.
• Follow up with internal departments regardingproject statuses
• Review drawings against the contract and/orLetter of Intent and or Quote and or clear Sales direction
• Understanding and knowledge of our products,fabrication processes of the different products, building construction, andcontract document knowledge
• Follow upon all jobs that are out for approvalbut jobs that are in drafting or released
• Trouble shooting details, materials, or fieldconflicts
• Update system order notes when necessary
• Maintain both electronic and physicalfiles/folders
• Implement and deliver solution-drivenstrategies
• Work closely with production and purchasing togive a pro-active approach for materials required and deadlines

Prioritize and delegate tasks to AssistantProject Manage

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION:

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent fromtwo-year college or technical school and three to five years related experience and/or training; orequivalent combination of education and experience.
• Organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, oral andwritten
• Knowledge of Construction and fabricationmethods/processes
• Knowledge of BPCS, Windows Office programs,Understands AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam
• Detail-Oriented
• Able to multi-task and handle several projects at one-time
• Experience with reviewing architectural andstructural drawings
• Ability to read rough or detailed sketches,designs, specifications and/or notes, analyze, and interpret architectural andstructural drawings
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonalrelationships. Knowledge of how to manage and work with contractors.
• Computer literacy, specifically in Excelspreadsheets.