Project Manger - Rainscreen Systems

February 25, 2026

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Overview

Working with Senior Management and reporting to the Branch Manager, the Project Manager will oversee the construction work and coordinate all segments of the project with the project team. The Project Manager will assist in the creation and review of the project-related documents, cost estimates and schedules to ensure that budgetary and schedule requirements are adhered to and will regularly monitor the entire project for compliance with the stated objectives. The Project Manager performs and coordinates all administrative, technical, and professional work related to this project. The Project Manager will assist in the development of accurate change order estimates with the assistance of the Branch Manager and review in accordance with the Corporation's standard operating procedures. The Project Manager will also ensure compliance with appropriate guidelines, polices, and approved internal controls. The Project Manager will have direct contact with the Project Superintendent, Project Foreman, Customer and/or Customer representatives. The Project Manager will be expected to be on-site regularly.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the development of contract documents, review, and execution. Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions while working with internal contracts teams as needed
Create (SOV) schedule of values for each project, maintain, and monitor. Monitor retainage and reduction (if possible)
Responsible for accounts receivable (collections) and staying on top of clients to maximize quick turnaround.
Acts as a liaison between Architects/Engineers, Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors, and field employees during the life of the project. Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
Preplan every task with your immediate team with regard to safety. "Plan the job for Safety"
Monitor, maintain, and obtain all proper permits required for the projects.
Assists in accurately estimating and pricing all change orders to maximize volume and profitability without compromising the integrity of the job or safety.
Assist the client in developinga proposal for unseen or changed conditions using job-specific Change Order processes and monitor all change order work.
Continually performs cost evaluation and control at each step of the project to ensure that the budgetary restrictions are adhered to and in compliance with the stated objectives. Maintain profit and loss responsibility, as well as other project financials, ie Projections. Maintain monthly "cost to complete" updates for the Branch Manager for review.
Tracks all timelines and provides accurate and concise briefing to subs and Western Project Team, and Branch Manager.
Monitor and supervise the deployment of the project to ensure the achievement of quality and timely execution of the project.
Interact regularly with the Branch Superintendent and Project Foreman to ensure production requirements and timeline are met.
Documentation (electronic and paper documentation as required), coordination, and communication of any project change orders to the field and customers.
Oversees and assists in the procurement of the required project materials.
Reviews the finish samples, mockups, schedules (material, vendors, subs, etc), catalog cuts, shop drawings, fabrication tickets, layout drawings, surveyor's reports, and other project-related reports to ensure accuracy.
Establishes work plan for each phase of the project and arranges for the recruitment or assignment of project personnel through the Project Superintendent. Create and maintain a master CPM schedule to be utilized by Western, their subs, and shared with the client.
Provide 2/3-week lookaheads for the client.
Confers with the project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, contract requirements, and related specifications.
Responsible for proper close-out of the project, including attic stock, etc. (required by contract)

Qualifications

5-7+ years of experience in Construction Project Management, Rainscreen/Facade experience preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Experience in using "PROCORE" software or equivalent is essential
Demonstrated ability to manage projects
Strong leadership skills
Good communication skills

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