Project Manager

Actalent - North Canton, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

North Canton, OH

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Project Manager at Actalent will oversee the successful completion of projects by collaborating with clients, internal teams, and external resources. This role focuses on managing large corporate restaurant and retail clients, ensuring effective coordination of resources to meet design intent, quality standards, and customer support throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to define goals, objectives, and expectations.
• Develop necessary support and production plans.
• Create project timelines and manage projects with department heads.
• Monitor prototype development and production from physical products, on-time delivery, and budgetary standpoints.
• Work with client representatives to develop corrective actions.
• Develop quality and value-engineering opportunities with engineering and production departments.
• Coordinate with materials management, production supervisors, and scheduling to ensure good raw material, work-in-progress, and finished goods flow.
• Develop cost and pricing estimates.
• Manage inventory to maximize turns and reduce waste.
• Work with subcontract resources, visiting locations and conducting quality checks as necessary.
• Engage with clients to gain more business.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in client-facing project management within the store fixtures, millwork, casework, or building construction industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and understand interior finishes and millwork needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate-level analysis in Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Global Shop ERP system.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Construction, Architecture, Millwork, Woodworking, or Fixture Design.
• Experience managing finishing construction rather than the shell of buildings.
• Knowledge of construction materials, wall systems, and finish fixtures for commercial millwork, store fixtures, and cabinetry.