Job Description
Are you a Project Manager who enjoys seeing complex custom builds come to life—from design drawings to finished installations?
Our client, creates custom fixtures, displays and food equipment for the nation’s premier grocery, retail and restaurant brands. With over 40 years of experience in metal, millwork and refrigeration displays, they are a trusted partner in creating a unique customer experience.
Their teams design and manufacture custom store fixtures, architectural millwork, metal displays, and specialized refrigeration environments used inside supermarkets, restaurants, convenience stores, and retail spaces. These are not cookie-cutter builds—every project is unique and requires strong coordination between engineering, manufacturing, and installation teams.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can own projects end-to-end and work closely with shop teams and customers, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact.
What You’ll Be Responsible For:
Lead Custom Manufacturing Projects
Manage projects involving custom millwork, woodworking, fabricated metal components, and retail fixtures.
Develop and manage project schedules using Microsoft Project to ensure successful execution.
Coordinate activities across engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and installation teams.
Work Directly With Customers
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Ensure expectations, timelines, and deliverables are clearly defined and executed.
Maintain strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage Drawings, Production & Project Execution
Coordinate engineering drawings, approvals, and production documentation.
Ensure shop teams have the correct materials, finishes, and production specifications.
Align manufacturing and installation teams to ensure projects stay on schedule.
Manage Project Scope & Changes
Handle change orders, revised purchase orders, and project revisions.
Prepare cost estimates and project quotations when required.
Track project progress, materials usage, and labor to maintain profitability.
Drive Continuous Improvement
Participate in post-project reviews with engineering and manufacturing teams.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, project execution, and cost performance.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking Project Managers who understand the manufacturing side of building custom environments and physical products.
Ideal Background Includes Experience With:
Commercial Custom millwork or woodworking manufacturing
Commercial Architectural millwork or cabinetry
OR
Retail fixture manufacturing
Metal fabrication or mixed-material manufacturing
Custom store environments or commercial interiors
Qualifications
2-5+ years of Project Management experience in commercial manufacturing, millwork, construction, or fabrication environments
Experience managing projects involving commercial woodworking, millwork, cabinetry, or metal fabrication
Experience coordinating engineering drawings, production teams, and installation crews
Experience working directly with customers, contractors, or retail brands
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Technical Skills
Experience with CAD, Microsoft Project or similar scheduling/design tools
Ability to read engineering drawings, shop drawings, and specifications
Experience with estimating, quoting, and project cost tracking
