Casework Project Manager (Key Millwork)

Weigand Construction Co., Inc.•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The Project Manager oversees assigned casework and millwork projects from award through closeout, ensuring safe, on-schedule, on-budget delivery that meets quality standards and complies with plans, specifications, and shop drawings. The role manages contract administration and project documentation, coordinates production and installation, and builds strong relationships with clients, vendors, and project partners. The Project Manager monitors project performance, schedules, milestones, budgets, and quality; attends progress meetings with superintendents, trade contractors, and suppliers; and fosters a cooperative, professional team environment. The role reviews bid documents, plans, and specifications; monitors jobsite progress and safety; coordinates with the Production Manager to address technical obstacles; oversees estimating; creates bids for casework and millwork; maintains contract changes; and coordinates shop drawing submittals and material purchasing. Administrative duties include preparing and maintaining project schedules, identifying and processing change orders, coordinating subcontracts and purchase orders, tracking job costs and billing, maintaining project correspondence and documentation, and facilitating project closeout. The Project Manager also develops new and existing business relationships through public relations activity and participation in construction-related organizations, associations, or community groups.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager, with successful project completions on time and within budget.
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
Ability to understand architectural and construction documents and create bids for casework and millwork.

Responsibilities

Monitor assigned projects to ensure completion within established schedules and milestones, budgets, quality standards, and project documents.
Attend job progress meetings with superintendents, trade contractors, and suppliers to review progress, performance, shop drawing requirements, and material deliveries.
Cultivate cooperative and professional working relationships with project personnel.
Review, analyze, and interpret bid documents, plans, and specifications to ensure awarded work is transferred in accordance with contract quotes.
Inspect and monitor jobsites for construction progress, compliance with plans and specifications, quality, and performance requirements.
Coordinate with the Production Manager to identify technical construction obstacles and implement solutions that maintain schedules and budgets.
Follow the GC safety program, applicable government regulations and standards, and company policies and procedures.
Oversee project estimating and create bids for casework and millwork.
Maintain contract changes through proposal requests.
Coordinate shop drawing submittals and material purchasing with the Production Manager.
Review project plans, specifications, and scopes of work for completeness in accordance with company procedures.
Develop, process, and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly project schedules.
Identify, recommend, and prepare change orders so estimated work is installed within quoted cost, time, and schedule.
Prepare or coordinate subcontracts and purchase orders in accordance with project budgets, specifications, estimates, and corporate policies.
Maintain job cost reports and track billing.
Maintain accurate, current project correspondence and documentation among applicable project representatives.
Facilitate and monitor project closeout and required contract documentation.
Develop new business relationships and maintain existing client relationships through monthly public relations activity and participation in construction-related organizations, associations, or community groups.