Architectural Millwork Project Lead (Manufacturing)

Own complex build-to-order programs in an employee-owned shop TC Millwork designs and manufactures custom retail fixtures, architectural millwork, end-to-end retail environments, and casino furniture. As a Project Lead, you’ll guide high-visibility programs from award through engineering, production, quality, and outbound logistics. In this role you will Act as the customer’s primary contact and internal champion. Launch and drive project plans, milestones, and delivery schedules for multiple concurrent jobs. Coordinate with Engineering on drawings, specifications, materials, finishes, and revisions to meet dates and standards. Align with Procurement so material availability matches production needs. Partner with Manufacturing to monitor throughput, remove constraints, and maintain on-time delivery. Communicate status, changes, and risk mitigation strategies to customers and stakeholders. Review and validate specs, shop drawings, BOMs, and requirements for completeness and manufacturability. Manage engineering change control and document cost, schedule, and production impacts. Proactively identify risks and drive corrective actions. Track costs to help preserve project profitability. Coordinate prototypes, first-article inspections, and production approvals. Plan and execute multi-store, phased rollout programs. Ensure packaging, labeling, shipping, and installation criteria are met per client standards. Maintain accurate, current data in ERP and project tools. Lead internal/customer meetings and ensure clear follow-through. Assist Sales with estimating, scheduling inputs, and client communications. Deliver projects that meet scope, budget, quality, and timeline targets. What you bring 5+ years managing projects in store fixtures, retail environments, architectural/commercial millwork, or similar manufacturing. Working knowledge of materials and processes: woodworking, laminates, veneers, solid surface, metals, glass, lighting. Experience collaborating with retailers, GCs, designers, architects, or fixture program teams. Strength in juggling multiple projects and priorities. Ability to read architectural/shop drawings, specs, and BOMs. Excellent organization, problem solving, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; ERP/manufacturing system experience preferred (Global Shop Solutions is a plus). Preferred qualifications Multi-location retail rollout experience. Lifecycle ownership from concept/prototype to production and installation. Familiarity with CNC methods and contemporary woodworking manufacturing. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Construction Management, Engineering, or related; equivalent experience considered. How you work Hands-on, proactive, and accountable—able to connect design choices to manufacturing, cost, quality, and delivery. Clear, consistent communicator who values detail and the big picture. Relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Why you’ll like it here We are an ESOP—every teammate owns a piece of our future. We’re scaling capabilities, investing in new technology, and expanding in retail and commercial markets. Your leadership will shape flagship programs and our growth trajectory.

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