Residential Cabinets Project Manager

Frontier Door & Cabinet•Tacoma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cabinet Project Manager oversees cabinet and casework projects from contract through completion, serving as the main point of contact for internal teams and external partners. This fast-paced role requires proactive coordination, technical expertise, and strong communication to ensure project success and minimize issues throughout the process.

Requirements

At least 2-5 years of industry experience or work-related experience in a similar role.
High School Diploma or GED, some college or BA/BS.
Must be able to read construction plans and specifications.
Comfortable going out to job sites, unaccompanied.
Maintains own reliable transportation.
Ability to travel via automobile, train or airplane.
Read tape measure, basic math, including fractions.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate), Word, Outlook, and internet-based tools.
Experience with Bluebeam, Emullion, or other industry-specific software.
Ability to build full submittal packages, including cabinet and casework schedules.
Familiarity with project management software and Microsoft Office tools to track progress, coordination, budgets, and job site activities.
Strong understanding of blueprints and architectural drawings.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and task-focused.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and project needs.
Skilled in professional communication, both written and verbal.
Able to influence and collaborate effectively across teams.
Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making.
Strong sense of urgency and commitment to customer and company satisfaction.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
Ability to work schedule as assigned.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of cabinet projects from initial contract through installation, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
Attend and lead client meetings and pre-construction discussions to define cabinet design intent, budget, scope, and project expectations.
Evaluate cabinet drawings, layouts, and architectural plans to ensure alignment with project scope, building requirements, and client specifications.
Serve as the technical expert on cabinet layouts, materials, finishes, and design intent.
Review and manage all cabinet submittals, change orders, RFIs, and ASIs.
Maintain full grasp of cabinet product lead times and communicate proactively with clients about material timelines and approval needs.
Coordinate daily and long-term project schedules, material lead times, and installation sequencing.
Foster vendor relationships through consistent communication and expectation management.
Manage project budgets to achieve profitability by tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), billing progress, and budget milestones throughout the project lifecycle.
Communicate clearly with accounting and clients regarding billing, projections, and change order processing.
Lead daily and weekly production coordination meetings with internal teams and subcontractors.
Provide detailed shipping and staging instructions to internal logistics/shipping teams.
Ensure cabinet products are delivered to the jobsite completed, labeled, and stocked correctly.
Conduct regular site visits to verify measurements, monitor installation progress, ensure safety and quality compliance, and resolve any field-related issues.
Oversee and support field installation teams, including subcontractors.
Identify and troubleshoot problems in cabinet production, delivery, or installation proactively.
Ensure exceptional customer service by providing timely updates and solutions.
Keep project documentation and management software up to date with current progress, cost tracking, and pending issues.
Maintain consistent and dependable attendance, recognizing the need for flexibility and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment.
Mentor and develop junior project management staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team. This highlights a commitment to growing talent and building team capacity.
Collaborate with senior management to contribute to the strategic direction of the cabinet project management function, identifying opportunities for process optimization and innovation. This emphasizes involvement in higher-level planning and strategic thinking.
Lead cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of best practices for cabinet project execution, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all projects. This showcases the ability to influence and drive improvements beyond individual projects.
Proactively identify and mitigate systemic risks across multiple projects, developing and implementing preventative strategies to minimize potential disruptions and ensure overall program success. This demonstrates a broader, more strategic approach to project challenges and risk management.
Other duties as assigned.