Assistant Project Manager - Oakdale, MN
About Twin City Hardware
Twin City Hardware (TCH) is a market leader in the distribution of construction materials. We are a family-owned business whose goal is to provide our customers with an excellent customer experience.
Job Overview
Twin City Hardware is currently looking for an Assistant Project Managerto work closely with our Contract Sales Staff to provide our customers with quality service, product knowledge, and a superior customer experience. Use your skills, experience, and talent to be part of a unique industry, with a company that is an industry leader.
Essential Job Functions
•Support Project Manager in maintaining solid customer relationships
•Estimate project costs in a competitive bid environment, using TCH software and estimating software- EPWS
•Obtain factory quotes, and review Take-Off for accuracy
•Work with the Project Manager and/or Contract Sales Manager to set markups
•Prepare bid proposals using the TCH Bid Log; follow up on bids and update Bid Log in a timely manner
•Research and problem solve project issues/ questions in coordination with Project Manager
•Write customer orders in CERP/BC365 as directed by the Project Manager
•Work closely with the Project Manager to keep projects running smoothly: write change orders, pursue executed change orders from customers, update financials in EPWS & CERP, keep job folders organized/filed electronically, request closeout documents from Engineering, and order factory products as required
•Visit job sites, contractor’s office to assist with questions, issues and run errands as required
•Print/ save plans, and specifications
•Detail projects for submittal and revise approved shop drawings as required
•Manage all projects when the Project Manager is unavailable or out of the office
•Attend internal and external training to increase product knowledge of the door and hardware industry
•Work with Accounting to ensure accurate information on job invoicing, bid bonds, special paperwork as required by contract
•Attend monthly Contract Sales meetings and other meetings as required
Skills Requirements
•Ability to understand and utilize BC365, cERP and EPWS software
•Basic knowledge of industry nomenclature
•Strong organizational skills
•Self-motivated individual who can help manage multiple projects with varying deadlines
•High attention to detail and willingness to learn from errors to prevent in the future
•Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms within all levels of TCH, and its customers
•Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making and comprehension
•Basic knowledge of Windows/ Google based programs
Working Conditions
Office environment involving extended periods of computer work; workstations allow standing or sitting.
TCH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Visit us at www.tchco.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
•Flexible spending account
Experience:
•Project management: 1 year (Preferred)
•division 8 construction : 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
•Oakdale, MN 55128 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•Oakdale, MN 55128: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person