Project Manager

AmTab Manufacturing is seeking experienced professionals for upcoming Project Manager positions based in our Bensenville, IL office to support Signage, Graphics, Décor, and Furniture installations across the country in education environments. In this role, you will work in a schedule-driven, collaborative environment, partnering closely with clients and internal teams while reporting to a department manager.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, in-office when not traveling for projects

Employment Type: Full-Time with benefits

Compensation: $70,000 to $85,000 anticipated annual salary may vary based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage installation of Environmental Design projects from order confirmation through closeout, including site surveys, some supervision of installations, and more tasks as needed.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams; foster positive client engagement and clear decision-making.
• Coordinate project timelines and workflows to meet client deadlines.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure project accuracy.

· Create estimates for installation. Collaborate with clients and installation teams to define installation methods and time requirements.

• Maintain organized project documentation and track progress.
• Assist in resolving customer issues and provide timely follow-up.
• Prepare and present project updates to clients and team members.
• Utilize a suite of software products to streamline operations.
• Review and approve vendor invoices.
• Identify and implement process and documentation improvements with project management team.
• Frequent travel to client sites as required. Up to 50% including overnight stays

· Carry out site surveys and pre-installation planning meetings with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

· Research local resources (equipment and material suppliers, sub-contractors).

• Strong organizational and communication skills. Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, to delegate tasks and responsibilities clearly and effectively, and to prepare documents for internal and external recipients.

· Calm, controlled demeanor. Able to de-escalate issues/solve problems under pressure.

Requirements

• This position regularly requires the ability to communicate effectively with others in person, by telephone, video conference, and through written correspondence.
• The employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and move throughout office, manufacturing, warehouse, or customer locations as business needs dictate.
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift, carry, push, or move materials, equipment, or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision, color recognition, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus as necessary to safely and effectively perform job duties.
• The work environment may include office, manufacturing, warehouse, customer, and field locations, requiring exposure to varying noise levels, temperatures, and operating conditions.