Design Project Manager

Job Summary:The Design Project Manager role is to oversee and coordinate all phases of a multifamily/commercial project, including Design, Purchasing, Production, and Shipping. Works under general direction; exercises discretion and judgment on work priority on a regular basis; and some degree of creativity is expected.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesPre-Design* Prep files for design* Follow up with sales to ensure design has all pertinent documents.* Latest plans, Mech. plans, CAD files* Setup "Working Set" document.* Import most recent plans into base "Working Set" document.* Bookmark pages of the plans.* Review terms of project.* Check quote date to see if it will need to be updated.* Setup and facilitate pre-design meeting between sales, design & estimator.* Review quote to ensure everyone is clear on what products were sold.* Discuss framing schedule and project duration with sales.* Take notes during this meeting for reference later and email the notes to sales & design. Save a copy of these notes in base quote folder also.* Assist in setting up DATEHOLD orders.* Using "Multi-Family Pricing Info" sheet, create quote #'s. Assign* each quote board footage & price.* Assign each date hold quote a date, using info gathered during pre-design meeting.* Review pricing info sheet to determine if special order material will be required. If special order material is required in project, indicate this on the date hold quotes.* Put together S.O.V. for project if required.Design* Coordinate wall/floor/roof submittals with customers* Responsible for being the main point of contact for the customer, designers, production, shipping, and sales.* Track and document all correspondence (SK's, RFI's, etc.) and make sure it is implemented.* Monitor designer's progress.* Review submittals prior to submitting. All mark-ups/approvals go through the Project Manager.* Coordinate each project from initial design thru production and shipping/deliveries.* Field calls from the site, and work with the design team to solve issues including site visits.* Assist design with processing RFI's.* Take info from design and create official RFI documents.* Follow up with sales on getting info* Once design has imported trusses/beams/hangers in date hold/production orders, coordinator will take these over.* Assign money to these production orders.* Create cutting sheets for all production orders.* Track money on all orders for each project.* Fill out excel tracking sheet with money assigned to production orders.* Keep track of all margins on production orders.* When project is nearing completion run MBA report to reconcile invoiced orders against PO amount. Verify project is on track to invoice out correctly.* If a credit has been identified on project, coordinator will track down why there is a credit.Qualifications* Minimum High School Diploma* Minimum 2 years in related responsibilities* Working knowledge and experience using MiTek is a plus* Moderate Computer Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Email, Proficiency in Excel,* Access* Strong math (intermediate level) and problem-solving skillsSkills and Abilities* Demonstrated proficiency to manage multiple tasks and activities at once, to organize and set priorities, and to meet deadlines.* Working knowledge of AUTO CAD software* Proficient use of the English language in reading, writing, and speaking* Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public* Ability to communicate effectively with others, including customers, peers, and management* Ability to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize and prioritize work, to meet deadlines, to prepare plans, goals and budgets* Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time, be mobile in the work environment, and work hours as needed* Ability work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment* Must be very detail oriented and have a Team Player Mentality* Ability to pass a Drug TestConduct* Self-managing; works well under little supervision* Highly motivated and enthusiastic* Good interpersonal skills and good communicator* Be a team player and support the Company's goals* Conducts self in a professional mannerThe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.