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JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Assistant Project Manager to join our growing team.
Job Description
THE ROLE:
The assistant Project Manager is a non-supervisory position that is responsible for customer satisfaction in the management of project orders, beginning with quoting end through close out documents.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow established safety rules and actively participate the company’s Accident Prevent Program.
- Serve as the Voice of the Customer within VPI. Understand customer requirements and make commitments, considering VPI capacities. Communicate those commitments in the fashion specified by the customer, e.g. email, phone, text message, etc.
- Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Be able to understand technical window knowledge, read window specification, a plan set, a takeoff, a contract, a submittal, etc.
- Create custom submittal packages based on the project specifications.
- Work closely with outside sales team to satisfy customer requests and response time needs. Customers include but are not limited to architects, envelope consultants, other design professionals, general contractors, specialty contractors and property owners.
- Make decisions to satisfy customers’ needs. Act independently with discretion, even if the action falls outside established VPI policies and procedures.
- Receive, edit, input and confirm customer orders and quotations using the company ERP.
- Maintain close relationships with job site professionals. You are the communication link related to all facets of a project, including scheduling, production, delivery, and punch lists.
- Work with and take assignments from Project Managers.
- Other administrative functions as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Four-year college degree in construction or technical field, or five years of experience in construction materials factory operations and customer service.
- Experience with database software.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in customer service role.
- Deadline and detail oriented.
- Ability to work under limited supervision.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to diffuse difficult conversations.
- Proven problem-solving skills.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and basic data entry
- Works well in a team environment, with a diverse workforce.
- Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.
JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.
What We Offer
Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. JELD-WEN does not accrue time off for salaried positions. We believe in mutual trust and workplace flexibility, therefore appropriate time off for vacation, illness, or other reasons will be agreed upon with your manager per our Flexible Paid Time Off Policy. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program.
Expected pay for this role is between $66,200.00 to $110,300.00 per year and is based on experience and qualifications.
JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.
JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
Salary : $66,200 - $110,300