Director of Project Management

Summary 

 

 

The focus of this job is making connections with people, motivating and inspiring them to achieve results. Poise and an engaging, empathetic communication style based on natural warmth and enthusiasm is the key to achieving the goals of this job. The work involves driving toward results by enrolling the commitment and buy-in of others. While the job requires strong initiative and self-direction, results are only achieved with and through people. A sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated is the foundation for designing and implementing interactive communication and decision-making processes. Knowledge and skill in how to successfully influence and persuade others by understanding how their individual needs and motivations link to goals is essential. The job requires a high degree of “selling”, whether of ideas and policies within the organization, or products or services in the marketplace. The job environment is fast paced and results oriented. While there is urgency to goal achievement, responsibility for the achievement of results needs to be shared and effectively delegated when necessary. Initiating projects and processes beyond established organization practices will often require training and developing others, and enlisting their support by using a “selling” rather “telling” communication style. A self-confident, extroverted style that can enliven, engage and positively impact individuals and groups is essential. The job has variety of tasks and is dynamic and changing. Because goals and desired results can quickly change, the job requires regularly meeting and pro-actively establishing relationships with new groups. The ability to understand, quickly react and motivate others to adapt to the changing organization environment is a critical key to success. In general, the core of this position requires a motivated and motivating team builder and organization developer. 

 

Job Characteristics 

• Variety of activities Multiple projects occurring simultaneously Multi-tasking Sense of urgency for goal achievement Fast-paced environment 

• People/relationships focus Team building Inspire, motivate others, and engage their commitment 

• Involve others in decision-making process Cooperative, collaborative decision-making Must assume responsibility for risk 

• Extroverted, warm, enthusiastic, empathetic Stimulating communicator Persuasive “selling” style Collaborative approach 

• Leadership based on ability to motivate others 

• Strong commitment to results 

• Delegate authority readily 

 

 

Job Duties & Responsibilities 

 

• Direct and coordinate Project Management Team’s activities and assignments to manage Team Member’s workload and maximize efficiency 

• Review and manage work orders to ensure work is flowing in the proper and efficient manners 

• Support Project Managers in obtaining needed project information 

• Support Project Managers in resolving conflicts with clients 

• Assist, manage and coach Project Managers through difficult or unique issues 

• Collaborate with project managers and other teams to assist in the planning of large projects or complex scope items 

• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure projects are running on time and in budget 

• Develops & maintains relationships with vendors & customers 

• Works closely with project managers and customers to determine and collaborate on schedule, job flow, and durations of activities 

• Responsible for managing customer expectations 

• Supports Production Team by ensuring project information is released and interpreted accurately for timely product delivery 

• Supports installation team by ensuring projects are well planned and effective communication is conducted with customers on the flow of a project.  

• Provides oversight for maintaining or bettering Project budgets for materials and labor 

• Performs critical oversight function for the company 

• Find ways to increase efficiency, productivity, and throughput 

• Will be in direct contact with other managers to improve workflows and minimize points of friction 

• Good communication is required 

• Foresight is required 

• Attention to detail is required 

• Perform backup functions for project managers in their absence. 

• Miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

• Share a trusting relationship with the workgroup and recruit, manage, and develop project managers 

• Ability to create accountability and lead by example  

• Determine and effectively communicate the priority of work when needed 

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Education 

• Four-year degree, or higher, from a technical school, college or university is required 

• Relevant experience can be considered as an equivalent to a degree 

 

Experience 

• Seven or more years’ experience within the woodworking, manufacturing, or construction industry is preferred 

• Extensive prior experience in and strong business knowledge of the construction and woodworking industry required. 

 

Computer Requirements 

• Project Management requires a high level of proficiency in each of the following software programs: 

• Project Management software – Innergy 

• Drawings Software: Bluebeam 

• Spreadsheet software – MS Excel 

• Word Processing software – MS Word 

• Email & Calendar software – MS Outlook  

• Internet software – Windows/Internet Explorer, Google Chrome 

*Innergy & Bluebeam training available 

 

Language & Mathematical Skills 

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, customers, and vendors. 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures. 

• Strong ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; mentally, hand-and-paper, and calculator.   

• Strong ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages, variances, margins, markups. 

• Strong knowledge and application of geometry. 

 

 

Remote Work Capabilities 

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Hybrid-Remote