Project Manager

Terreal North America, a leader in terracotta wall claddings and sunscreen products, is seeking a Project Manager to assist in continuing the overall company successes and growth. Terreal North America offers a collaborative, team environment where open discussions and sharing of information and expertise is encouraged. Successful candidates should have a solid knowledge of commercial and institutional construction drawings, specifications, and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all facets of company projects/orders in order to successfully supply terra cotta wall claddings and sunscreen products
• Manage new orders from time of receipt to successful completion
• Oversee shop drawing, submittal, order entry, production and shipping phases of the project
• Ensure project is a success for both Terreal NA and customer
• Ensure project is supplied in a manner where acceptable margins are maintained versus the project estimate
• Work with estimating team to ensure projects are quoted in a manner where they can be supplied at an acceptable margin
• Secure order documents including customer purchase order or signed proposal, credit application and deposits.
• Place purchase orders for terra cotta and metal items with appropriate vendors using TNA order confirmation spreadsheet to calculate correct costs and selling prices.
• Verify all PO’s are accurate within vendor system by cross checking returned order acknowledgements.
• Coordinate the lead times for material with project deadlines and ship the material from multiple manufacturers and locations.
• Coordinate the delivery of all products by Sea, Air and Truck from multiple locations and vendors.
• Notify clients of upcoming container shipments and deliveries and educate them on unloading procedures and equipment needed.
• Insure proper invoicing to customer for all phases of ordering process.
• Familiarity with computer based estimating takeoff software a plus
• Perform component-based material takeoffs when needed
• Maintain relationships with current suppliers and establish new relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Contact vendors to obtain current pricing and pricing for custom components
• Review material takeoffs and proposals developed by others for accuracy and completeness prior to material proposal issuance.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Obtain and communicate freight quotes from multiple factories and destinations.
• Assist in locating and identifying samples.
• Purchase and maintain stock material for samples including terra cotta products and metal items.
• Update Salesforce and Drop Box databases with copies of all order documents.
• Assist in the development of the part number system for cladding system to be used on details, drawings, orders, quotes, etc. – coordinated with ERP System for more efficient processing both internally and with customers.
• Communicate with credit manager to determine that client accounts are current before shipping material.
• Assist in the collection of customer payments.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or related field
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents from architectural drawings, structural drawings, and related construction specifications.
• Strong organization skills with self-driven personality
• Problem solving ability and desire
• Interpersonal verbal and written skills
• Commercial construction experience in pre-construction services, project management and/or estimating a must
• Ability to read, interpret and navigate plans and specifications
• Proficient in MS Office programs, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
• Experience and proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD software is considered a bonus

Job Type: Full time

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401K, paid vacation, paid holidays

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Terreal North America is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.