USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For more than 115 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. With almost 7,000 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values: safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity and efficiency.
We’re big enough that our professionals have the resources to make a difference, yet small enough that you’re not just a number. You’ll work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for growth into the future.
USG offers work-life balance, specialist and general/managerial career paths, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities for the right professional. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us. Join us.
We are hiring experienced self-motivated Project Managers. The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within scope and budget; coordinate with other departments internally to ensure all aspects of the project are addressed timely.
As a Project Manager you are a member of the Project Management team serving both internal and external customer through the successful completion of assigned territory projects. Your responsibility is to plan, budget, oversee and document all project aspects.
Job Responsibilities:
Communication
- Manage effective communication with customers and sales representatives for assigned territories
- Manage day-to-day interaction with internal customers as required to keep project moving forward
- Facilitate meetings between external clients and internal team members effectively
- Problem solve issues in a timely manner to meet customer demands
- Communicate difficult/sensitive information to clients tactfully
- Develop long lasting relationships with clients that foster business stability and growth
Processing
- Set and manage client expectations
- Develop comprehensive project schedules to be shared with clients and other staff members
- Facilitate project design intent meetings
- Develop a detailed, granular project schedule, in which all project milestone will be tracked to allow for on-time delivery
- Obtain project finish and shop drawing approvals to meet project schedule
- Ensure project documents are complete, current and filed appropriately
- Ensure all shipping and tracking information is complete and accessible to close out the project
- Create “ERP” shippers as required for all line items for invoicing
- Update smartsheet backlog daily to be sure all dates are always accurate
Engineering
- Interface with engineering leads to ensure schedules are accurate
- Work with assigned engineer to ensure successful design output as approved by the client
- Review project engineering submittal drawings and fabrications drawings per project
Financial
- Meet budgetary objectives
- Manage all contract documents
- Minimizes Company’s financial exposure and risk on projects
- Escalate financially concerns/issues to upper management timely
- Generate change orders and obtain customer approval
- Assist with obtaining customer deposits
- Follow up with clients when necessary regarding unpaid invoices
On-Site Coordinator
- Occasional job site travel required – act as on-site coordinator to trouble shoot or support project installation
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
- Strong leadership and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
- Detail oriented, organized and ability to multitasks/prioritize on various projects
- Must be a team player
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management or similar program required
- Minimum of 4 years of construction or manufacturing industry experience
- Ability to read construction drawings preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, etc.) and SmartSheet
EOE including disability/veteran