Project Manager

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for guiding projects through every phase so that people, materials, and timelines are managed effectively, customer expectations are met, and NABCO quality requirements are consistently upheld.

Core Responsibilities

• Build a clear understanding of project scope and the client’s expectations before work begins.
• Pull the project budget from the sales order and monitor performance to protect profitability and stay within quoted limits.
• Work with the Sales Representative to secure change orders whenever scope changes or extra labour is needed.
• Keep communication open and regular with client contacts throughout the project.
• Check plan quantities and details carefully so pricing is calculated correctly.
• Arrange materials and schedule labour to ensure work is completed on time.
• Coordinate with Sales, Technicians, Support Staff, and Management to align objectives and share progress updates.
• Oversee subcontractors for larger assignments and whenever their support is required.
• Drive projects toward strong margins while keeping budgets on track.
• Work with the primary contractor and applicable trade groups to support smooth NABCO product installation.
• Organize and dispatch Automatic Door Technicians to complete assigned work.
• Make sure parts and materials are ordered and delivered to the jobsite without delay.
• Confirm that any special equipment needed is available on site when required.
• Handle client change requests and incorporate them into the project as needed.
• Provide workers’ compensation clearance certificates, insurance certificates, and statutory declaration documents to clients when requested.
• Partner with Sales Representatives to ensure quotations reflect client requirements and compatible door hardware.
• Review client-supplied site drawings and turn them into an installation plan that identifies the required sliding doors.
• Prepare shop drawings using the company’s internal software.
• Visit client locations to take measurements needed to confirm proper door sizing.
• Work with general contractors to verify drawing accuracy and secure shop drawing approval.
• Submit approved shop drawings to the factory for production.
• Create purchase orders for glass.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, plus excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze data and use statistics to track and manage budgets.
• Good judgment for solving problems and making sound decisions.
• Working knowledge of the construction industry and automatic pedestrian entrance systems.
• Ability to manage time effectively, guide others, and meet project targets.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Familiarity with accounting software, especially SAP.
• Highly reliable, disciplined, energetic, and focused on results.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read plans and specifications, with practical knowledge of storefronts and door hardware.
• 3 to 5 years of experience managing complex projects.
• 5 to 7 years of project management experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed in a clean indoor office environment, with visits to client offices as needed.
• Occasional tight deadlines may apply.
• Site visits are required from time to time, and appropriate PPE must be worn.