Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Junior Project Manager
Location: Brooklyn, NY
About Us
We are a family-owned, high-end custom cabinetry and millwork company with over 35 years of craftsmanship and excellence. We specialize in creating detailed residential and commercial spaces with a focus on quality, precision, and design integrity. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a reliable, hands-on team member to join our shop and assist with installations.
Position Overview
The Junior Project Manager plays a key supporting role in ensuring projects move smoothly from design and engineering through fabrication, delivery, and installation. This position works closely with senior project managers, drafters, production teams, and clients to keep all project details organized, updated, and on schedule. This is a growth position. The right candidate will learn the full project lifecycle and eventually transition into independently managing projects.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination
- Assist senior PMs in managing multiple ongoing projects
- Track project schedules, deadlines, approvals, and change orders
- Prepare weekly internal project updates and status reports
- Maintain accurate and organized project documentation
Communication
- Communicate with clients, designers, vendors, and internal teams
- Gather missing information such as dimensions, finishes, and job-site details
- Follow up on outstanding action items and confirm next steps
- Support meetings by preparing agendas, taking notes, and distributing summaries
Technical Support
- Review plans, shop drawings, and revisions with guidance from PMs
- Coordinate with drafting/engineering to ensure accurate production drawings
- Conduct occasional job-site visits to confirm measurements, conditions, and installation progress
- Assist in identifying issues and contributing to problem-solving
Quality & Delivery Support
- Help coordinate materials, deliveries, and installation schedules
- Assist with punchlist creation, documentation, and follow-up
- Ensure project requirements and company standards are maintained throughout all phases
Qualifications
Required
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong communication and follow-through skills
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Drive)
- Self-motivated, reliable, and eager to learn
Preferred
- Experience in construction, cabinetry, millwork, interior design, or architectural drafting
- Ability to read or learn to read technical drawings (we will train)
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, imos, or similar programs
- Experience coordinating projects or schedules
- Problem-solving mindset and interest in long-term growth within the company
Compensation & Schedule
- Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience (entry-level to mid-level range)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time, on-site
- Job-Site Visits: Required occasionally; company transportation or reimbursement provided
- Growth Path: Advancement to full Project Manager role as skills and independence develop