Senior Project Manager

UFP Industries•St. David's, VA

40d•$80,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will serve as a key leader on the Coach account, responsible for managing complex, high‑visibility retail programs from award through installation. This role partners closely with Account Executives, design, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and field teams to ensure operational excellence, financial discipline, and a consistent client experience. This position requires a strong operator who can manage detail while maintaining a broader program view. The ideal candidate brings experience managing large‑scale retail or fixture programs, demonstrates sound judgment under pressure, and is comfortable operating as an extension of the client’s internal team. Location: This position is a remote opportunity; however, preference will be given to candidates located near Fredericksburg, VA, or Dallas, TX due to occasional travel requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum 5–7 years of project or program management experience; retail, fixture, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred
Proven experience managing complex, multi‑phase programs with tight timelines and multiple stakeholders
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes, logistics, and installation workflows
Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ERP experience preferred
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost tracking, and margin awareness
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Willingness to travel as required

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate all phases of assigned programs, including RFP support, order confirmations, detailing, purchasing, production, delivery, and installation
Develop, maintain, and actively manage detailed project timelines, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal execution teams
Serve as the primary point of contact for day‑to-day project execution, maintaining clear, proactive communication with the Coach team
Review and approve design and architectural fixture drawings prior to release
Monitor production status at manufacturing facilities to ensure quality, schedule, and cost targets are met
Identify risks early and drive corrective actions in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
Manage finished goods inventory, reorders, and program‑specific logistics requirements
Support estimating, costing, and margin management for assigned programs
Track project financials, monitor variances, and partner with Sales and Operations to protect gross margin
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on cost reduction, process efficiency, and scalability
Act as a trusted partner to the Coach team, operating with a strong customer‑advocacy mindset
Collaborate closely with Account Executives, Field Services, and global operations teams
Mentor and support junior Project Managers, Project Coordinators, or Project Administrators as needed
Uphold idX standards of professionalism, accountability, and execution excellence