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UFP Industries · 1 day ago

Project Manager - Architectural Millwork

Stafford, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

UFP Industries is a leader in custom architectural millwork and premium display systems. They are seeking a seasoned Architectural Millwork Project Manager to lead and execute projects from design to installation, ensuring the highest standards of quality, schedule, and profitability.

AgricultureConstructionIndustrialManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Report directly to the Director of Project Management

Lead cross disciplinary project teams covering estimating, procurement, product engineering, fabrication, and installation

Review contract documents, architectural drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals; flag issues, advise on solutions, and ensure constructability

Assist (or lead) in project estimating and take offs; review proposals before final contracting

Execute change orders, applications for payment, progress billings (AIA and other formats), and project close out documentation

Maintain and monitor project schedule (overall and long lead items), update and enforce milestones, and manage delays proactively

Manage quality control throughout fabrication and field installation; conduct inspections and punch list follow ups

Coordinate with the general contractor, architect, interior designer, sub trades, fabricators, vendors, and owners

Lead weekly internal project team meetings, prepare meeting minutes and action item tracking

Identify and propose value engineering or optimization opportunities (materials, scheduling, cost)

Field visits: measure conditions, verify site dimensions, oversee installations, and solve on site challenges

Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g. AWI), codes, safety, warranty, and quality protocols

Drive communication: maintain transparency with internal stakeholders, clients, architects, and contractors

Manage concurrent projects of varying scopes and scales

After project completion, lead lessons learned assessments and feedback to improve process

Qualification

Architectural millwork project managementFabrication methodsEstimatingTake offsScheduling (MS Project)AWI standardsBIM / 3D modelingMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsQuality systems knowledgeCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 7+ years of direct experience in architectural millwork / display project management

Deep technical understanding of materials and systems: wood species, veneers, laminates, solid surface, stone, metal, glass, specialty finishes

Proven experience in fabrication methods and installation practices

Strong background in submittals, shop drawings, detailing, and review

Experience with estimating, take offs, change orders, and AIA billing documents

Skilled in scheduling (MS Project, Monday, or equivalent), coordination, and risk management

Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confidence interacting with all levels of project stakeholders

Strong analytical, methodical, and judgment skills — ability to develop independent strategies and recovery plans

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Knowledge of AWI standards

Experience in fast-paced, demanding project environments

Skilled in reading architectural/engineering drawings and translating them into efficient and aesthetically accurate panel layout plans

Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex veneer and laminate panel layouts (walls, ceilings), with understanding of matching, grain flow, seams, joins, and transitions