Project Manager ISPA Store Fixtures in Georgetown

We are looking for a commercial millwork Project Manager to plan, execute and deliver client store fixture projects on-time, on-budget, to client specifications. Candidates who are able to successfully demonstrate high level of performance in the Project Manager role will be short listed for development into Senior Project Manager position.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Takes full ownership of assigned client accounts by consulting with client and internal departments to complete project start tasks, including but not limited to: review drawings and request for quotes, complete materials take-offs, prepare quotes, coordinate completion of shop drawings, document client approvals, and make modifications as necessary.
• Initiating sales and work orders as per clients purchase order and final approved drawings.
• Developing and controlling project schedule and deliverables ensuring scope of work is well defined and understood by both internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing the project to defined plan, ensuring sign-offs and customer approvals as needed and detailed documentation of all agreements, disagreements, changes and issues.
• Managing Change Orders with customer and internal stakeholders such as estimating, scheduling, and production, including clear scope and follow-through to execution and billing.
• Developing inventory requirement plans and order schedules; meet with Plant Manager on production requirements, details and timelines.
• Monitoring production process and keeping abreast of job progress in accordance with client specifications, plans and shipping/installation schedule.
• Managing risks and their impact and create awareness of risks with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitoring site reports and ensure timely and appropriate resolution of any issues.
• Following through with receivables to ensure timely payment from clients.
• Investigating budget overruns and shortfalls, summarize and presents findings to Management.
• Providing project status and progress updates to management and develop project completion reports ("lessons learned") to avoid errors, inefficiencies and other issues in future projects.
• Managing the efforts of Project Coordinators as required.
• Attending meetings on site or at client’s head office as required.
• Assisting in the delivery of other internal activities such as new system implementation and process; Leading and/or participating in process improvement and other internal projects.
• Other duties and assignments as required.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree, PMP designation, or equivalent experience.
• Min 3; preferred 5+ years project management experience within the retail store fixture industry in Canada and/or United States.
• Proven ability to handle $5 million + accounts within North American markets.
• Knowledge of ERP considered an asset (preferred EPICOR).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to details and superior organization skills.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Able to effectively build and maintain strong relationships.
• Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals and objectives.
• Hands-on approach to Projects, taking ownership of every aspect of the client account.
• Engineering or woodworking background is an asset.

OTHER CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English.
• Must be willing to be flexible with work schedule i.e. stay late if needed.
• Must be willing to answer phone calls after work hours if/when needed.
• Must have a driver’s license and car and be willing to travel from time to time.
• Must accept occasional out of Canada travel (Mostly to USA) if required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Registered Retirement Savings Program.
• Group Benefits Program for families and individuals.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program for counselling, coaching and support.
• On-site fitness center, outdoor volleyball court and recreation area.
• Regular company social events – Pizza Party, BBQ, Bowling – on-site Beach Volleyball court.
• Speed boat loan program for employees.
• A dynamic, fun and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive salary with increases and bonuses based on performance outcomes.

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (or as required)

Competitive Salary: Negotiable – Based on relevant industry experience.