APPI is a wood veneer panel manufacturer and is seeking a project manager with an architectural millwork background. This role will ensure our projects are built correctly, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with customer expectations. You will coordinate between sales, engineering, production, purchasing, finishing, shipping, and the customer.
If you cannot manage details, schedules, and pressure simultaneously, this is not the role for you.
Responsibilities
Take full responsibility for assigned jobs after handoff from sales
Review drawings, specifications, and scope for completeness
Identify gaps, conflicts, or missing information before production begins
Create and maintain project schedules
Work closely with drafting/engineering to ensure approved shop drawings
Coordinate material purchasing and track lead times
Ensure production schedule aligns with customer deadlines
Communicate finish requirements, veneer selections, and special details clearly to production
Monitor bottlenecks and proactively adjust
Act as primary point of contact after project award
Provide updates on schedule, material status, and delivery timing
Manage change orders properly — document, price, and get approvals
Address issues early before they become problems
Track labor and material usage against estimates
Monitor gross margin throughout the project
Identify risks to profitability and escalate early
Approve vendor invoices related to assigned jobs
Ensure materials match specifications
Verify finish samples and approvals
Conduct final review before shipment
Protect the company’s reputation by preventing preventable mistakes
Qualifications
3+ years experience managing architectural millwork or wood panel projects
Ability to read architectural drawings and specifications
Strong understanding of millwork production processes
Highly organized and deadline-driven
Comfortable making decisions without constant supervision
Clear and professional communication skills
Experience with veneer panels, high-end residential, yacht interiors, or commercial millwork
ERP system experience (JobBOSS, NetSuite, or similar)
Field experience or installation knowledge
Purchasing or estimating background
It is not a paperwork-only desk job
Performance Expectations
No missed deadlines due to internal miscommunication
No undocumented change orders
Production always knows what they are building and when
Customers receive proactive communication — not reactive excuses