Casework Project Manager (Key Millwork)

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

About The Position

The Casework Project Manager oversees assigned projects from award through closeout, ensuring safe completion on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards. The role manages contract administration, coordinates production and installation, maintains project documentation, and builds strong relationships with clients, vendors, and project partners. The Project Manager monitors project performance against schedules, milestones, budgets, plans, specifications, and shop drawings; attends job progress meetings; and fosters a cooperative, professional working environment. The role reviews bid documents and project scopes, monitors jobsites and construction progress, identifies technical obstacles with the Production Manager, and implements solutions that protect project schedules and budgets. It also supports estimating and bidding for casework and millwork, manages contract changes, coordinates shop drawing submittals and material purchasing, and follows applicable safety programs and standards. Administrative responsibilities include developing and maintaining project schedules, preparing and coordinating change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders, tracking job costs and billing, maintaining accurate project records, and coordinating project closeout. The role also cultivates new business relationships and maintains existing client relationships through public relations activities and participation in professional or community organizations.

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, including 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 according to established schedules, milestones, budgets, quality standards, plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
Attend periodic job progress meetings with superintendents, trade contractors, and suppliers to review progress, performance, shop drawing requirements, and material deliveries.
Build cooperative working relationships with project personnel and promote teamwork and professionalism.
Review, analyze, and interpret bid documents, plans, and specifications to support complete transfer of awarded projects within contract quotes.
Inspect and monitor jobsites to identify irregularities and verify construction progress, quality, and performance against plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
Coordinate with the Production Manager to identify technical construction obstacles and implement solutions that maintain schedules and budgets.
Follow the general contractor's safety program and comply with applicable government regulations, standards, and company policies and procedures.
Oversee project estimating and prepare bids for casework and millwork within contract quotes.
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 complete documentation 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 and coordinate subcontracts and purchase orders in accordance with project budgets, specifications, estimates, and company policies.
Maintain job cost reports and track billing.
Correspond with project representatives and maintain accurate, updated project documentation.
Facilitate and monitor project closeout and other documentation required by contract documents.
Develop new business relationships and maintain existing client relationships through monthly public relations activities and participation in relevant professional, construction, association, or community organizations.