Project Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMinnesota Millwork & Fixture is the industry leader with over 30 years of experience serving the hospitality, restaurant, entertainment, and retail sectors. MMF has been named Vendor of the Year for 2 national restaurant chains in 2019 and 2023 We manufacture commercial casework, millwork, tables, bar tops, and upholstered seating. We design and build custom products for restaurants, banks, clinics, and hotels.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

• Growing company with opportunity for advancement
• A culture that encourages our #1 value - employee satisfaction
• Monthly lunches, great people, summer grilling, and annual family events
• Bi-monthly safety meetings
• Employee 401k with company match of 5% Fitness reimbursement.
• Health, dental, and vision benefit packages available as well as short term disability
• 100% company sponsored life insurance & AD&D plan
• Opportunities for bonuses
• We operate on core hours, so start and end times are flexible but consistent based on individual needs. Most core hours are M-Th 7:30a-5:00p, Fridays until noon.

You will immediately notice that you don't just receive a paycheck for your hard work Our #1 value is employee satisfaction and that is shown in a number of ways from making sure you never stop learning to internal growth opportunities. We are committed to every person that we hire, and rely on employee voices for our success.
We are looking for that person that loves their customers Details, details, details, if you are a bulldog when it comes to making sure your customer gets what they asked for, we want to talk with you And we have the tools and people you will need to be successful

Job Summary:
The Project Manager is responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion, to customer's expectations, and within budget. Key responsibilities include planning and designating project resources, preparing budgets, monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed the entire way.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide Excellent Customer Service and Experience.
• Deep Dive into the project to understand the scope and elements of the project.
  • Understand the contract and requirements (insurance, payment submissions, delivery instructions)
  • Create Critical Milestone List
  • Identify essential purchases and prepayments with purchasing agent
  • Identify areas for long lead times (materials, drawings, etc.) communicated by the purchasing agent and pass along information to customer/team
• Review the architectural designs with the Engineering Manager to ensure accuracy and completeness of project scope (all elements and fixtures are covered). Follow up as needed to ensure timeliness.
• Identify field measurements and constraints that would impact the design and delivery of the project.
• Work with accounting to ensure progress billing is done on a timely basis.
• Review work orders as necessary for completeness and accuracy.
• Manage assigned projects to ensure optimal profitability through effective planning and monitoring of projects.
  • Review customer specifications with estimators for accuracy
  • Determine production timing/prioritization through planning with Engineering/Production and work with these teams on establishing project milestones
  • Communicate and update on project scope changes, and identify and communicate project changes that impact the customer
• Attend production meetings as required
• Work on-site in our Lonsdale, MN
• Other duties may be assigned based on department or company business needs

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in building construction, civil engineering or architecture, or certification in project management from an accredited higher education institution and/or at least three (3) years experience in project management within the construction field (preferred)
• Comfortable reading and understanding blueprints and drawing (required)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs
• A high degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
• Demonstrate excellence in customer service skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Own issues, problem solve, learn

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