Forte Fixtures is a manufacturer of custom millwork and store fixtures, winning many awards for our quality and creativity. Forte is a customer-focused, quality-driven, environmentally responsible company that prides itself on delivering high-quality fixtures through a dedicated team of experienced staff and customized solutions.
Forte Fixtures is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading complex millwork and fixture projects from award through to successful installation, while ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to Forte’s high standards of quality.
Responsibilities:
- Lead multiple custom millwork and store fixture projects from project award through to final installation and closeout
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, procurement plans and production timelines
- Review project requirements, drawings, specifications and customer expectations to identify project requirements and potential issues
- Coordinate closely with Design, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Finishing, Shipping and Installation teams
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve scheduling, production, material and installation issues
- Ensure projects remain on schedule and within approved budgets
- Identify required materials, hardware, components and subcontracted services; issue and monitor purchase orders and receiving dates
- Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to ensure materials and services are delivered when required
- Review and manage project changes, revisions, RFIs, deficiencies and change orders
- Communicate regularly with clients, general contractors, architects, engineers, vendors and subcontractors
- Lead project meetings and provide clear project updates, action items and follow-up
- Liaise with site personnel, clients, trades, shippers and installation teams to ensure successful execution of the project
- Monitor finished goods and material inventory levels and coordinate requirements with Purchasing and Production
- Ensure project documentation, drawings, approvals and correspondence are accurate and up to date
- Anticipate project risks and develop solutions to minimize delays and additional costs
- Ensure all project deliverables meet Forte Fixtures' quality standards and customer expectations
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to improving project management processes
- Mentor and support Project Managers and Project Coordinators as required
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of project management experience, preferably within the custom millwork, architectural millwork, store fixture or construction industry
- Strong understanding of millwork manufacturing, production processes, materials and installation
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational, planning and time-management skills
- Excellent computer skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
- Strong financial and budget management skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to read and understand architectural drawings, shop drawings and project specifications
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Strong negotiation, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to build positive working relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors and internal teams
- Highly organized, proactive and accountable, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines
- Professional and positive demeanour with a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction
- Experience managing commercial construction or retail rollout projects is an asset
- Must have reliable transportation
Contact:
If you are a self-motivated, experienced professional who wants to join an exciting team and is ready to contribute, develop and be challenged in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment, we look forward to hearing from you.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- How many years of millwork experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
