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Project Manager I

Role overview

Summary

The Project Manager I is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of customer programs for small sized customers, ensuring operational and financial targets are met. This role supports the Sales and Operations teams while embodying customer advocacy and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years working in a Project Management capacity, preferably in the consumer environments industry.
  • Proven ability to create and maintain spreadsheets utilizing MS Office Programs such as Word and Excel.
  • Understanding of ERP fundamentals.
  • Ability to express oneself professionally utilizing both verbal and written communications.
  • Preferred: Architectural/Interior Design technical knowledge expertise

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage all phases of the project/program, including RFP, order confirmations, and installation.
  • Develop and manage critical project/program timelines, obtaining customer approval and monitoring progress.
  • Review and approve all design/detail architectural fixture drawings prior to release to customer.
  • Actively manage customer inventories and re-orders, and monitor production through physical reviews and reports.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Spreadsheets
  • Organizational Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Service

About the company

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UFP Industries

  • Building Materials
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
UFP Industries is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and industrial applications. Founded in 1955, the company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

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Job description

Job Summary

The Project Manager 1 manages and coordinates all aspects of customer programs while achieving operational and financial targets for small sized customers. The Project Manager 1 may also work alongside a Senior Project Manager on programs involving multidivisional coordination


Principle Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage all phases of the project/program, including RFP, order confirmations, sales orders, detailing, purchasing, production, delivery and installation
  • Develop and manage critical project/program timelines by first obtaining customer approval for said timelines and monitoring the process through to completion providing updates and adjustments where necessary
  • Review and approve all design/detail architectural fixture drawings prior to release to customer
  • Actively manage customer inventories and re-orders
  • Monitor production of project through both physical review of work in process and through review of labor and costing report data.
  • Aid in development of corrective actions where needed
  • Assist in managing finished good inventory related to assigned customer
  • Support estimating and costing of programs, including the participation in cost reduction programs
  • Pursue revenue and gross margin growth in partnership with Sales and Operations
  • Embody what it means to be an idX Project Manager, ensure that you become an Extension of your Customer's team and constantly work with Customer Advocacy at the forefront of your mind
  • May be required to travel as required

Qualifications

  • 2+ years working in a Project Management capacity, preferably in the consumer environments industry
  • Must have a proven ability to create and maintain spreadsheets utilizing MS Office Programs such as Work and Excel
  • An understanding of ERP fundamentals
  • Experience in wood and/or metal manufacturing in an asset
    Architectural/Interior Design technical knowledge expertise is preferred
  • Must be able to work independently while multi-tasking
    Ability to express oneself professionally utilizing both verbal and written communications
  • Organizational skills and a team player mentality is critical
  • Unparalleled Customer Service Focus
  • Exposure working on multimillion dollar accounts in a support capacity
  • Proven ability to lead smaller sized programs from concept through to completion
  • Demonstrated ability to lead project coordinator(s)

Salary Pay Range:  $65,000 - $80,000 annually dependent on experience*
                *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living  

Bonus/Incentive Pay (appropriate item below would be inserted based on the job): 
Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

  • Medical insurance
  • Health savings account with company contribution
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Basic and voluntary life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Stock purchase program with employee discount
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Wellness programs and challenges
  • Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.




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