Project Manager

Countrywide Stone · New york city metropolitan area, United States

Countrywide Stone is hiring a Project Manager to run our tile and stone installation projects from start to finish. You will be the client’s main contact and will manage shop drawings, purchasing, fabrication and field crews. We are looking for someone with deep stone expertise. You’ll be the person our team and clients rely on for stone selection, fabrication and installation.

Responsibilities

• Review takeoffs, drawings and the awarded scope at the start of each project
• Manage material submittals with the Purchasing team
• Start shop drawing production with our drafting team, get clarifications from the client and review all drawings before they’re submitted
• Walk the foreman through the approved drawings and plans before production begins
• Make sure tile, stone and setting materials are ordered well ahead of production, with enough lead time
• Track material quantities, delivery dates and storage locations
• Review shop tickets for countertops, vanities and other stone items before they go to our fabrication shop, and keep turnaround on schedule
• Visit jobsites at least twice a week to inspect work and meet with the foreman
• Stop and fix quality issues as soon as they’re found
• Talk with field leadership every day and track progress in our project management system
• Make sure all work follows the specifications and approved shop drawings
• Write change orders from field tickets, submit them to clients and keep a change order log
• Own problems through to the fix, and use good judgment when handling client concerns

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in construction, with a strong background in Stone
• Deep knowledge of natural and engineered stone (marble, granite, quartzite, quartz, etc.), including slab selection, layout and how different stones behave
• Hands-on understanding of stone fabrication, from templating and shop tickets to cutting, edge profiles, finishing and installation
• Ability to read architectural drawings and review shop drawings in detail
• Experience with submittals, change orders and long-lead material procurement
• Familiarity with tile installation, or willingness to learn it
• Experience managing several projects at once without losing sight of quality or deadlines
• Strong client communication skills and a track record of owning outcomes