Project Manager and Estimator

COMPANY

Chicago Brass Architectural Hardware showcases, specifies, and distributes luxury architectural hardware to architects, designers, contractors, and affluent homeowners. Architectural hardware consists of door, cabinet, and window hardware.

Core Values: Pragmatic, Knowledgeable, Passionate, Honorable, Insightful, Courageous

We are a close-knit operation that fosters a supportive, yet demanding environment. This opportunity allows for entry into a dynamic industry with exposure to prestigious residential construction projects. Attention to detail while maintaining pragmatic optimism are attributes necessary to be successful.

We have three locations in two distinct markets. Our distribution center and corporate office, which is also a product showroom, are in Chicago, IL. We recently opened an additional showroom in Minneapolis, MN.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We operate in a vertical pod system where a Logistics Manager supports a revenue base under the responsibility of a single or multiple Account Managers. Logistics Managers report directly to our Vice-President of Operations and are responsible for the following functions:

Project Onboarding & Estimation (Floor Plan Take-Offs, Draft Hardware Schedule Creation)
Data Warehousing: Product Cut Sheets and Price Maintenance
Purchasing & Vendor Order Tracking
Inbound and Outbound Product Coordination
Client Order Status Notifications, Customer Service, & Technical Support
Accounts Receivable
Additional responsibilities as required

REQUIRED TRAITS

While for the right applicant we are willing to train the skills specific to architectural hardware, the following traits are necessary:

High character and integrity
Strong communication and analytical skills
Computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite and Photoshop and /or InDesign
Ability to present yourself in a clean and professional manner
Personal responsibility for accurately completing tasks assigned
Team player willing to “get into the trenches” to get work done
Extreme attention to detail
An appreciation and understanding of general construction principals
An acute situational understanding of business transaction processes

Required Experiences:

Shown commitment to finishing what is started.
Recognized success in education and / or employment.
Professional experience in architecture, design, construction, or building materials.

COMPENSATION

Our compensation package recognizes the value your approach, skill sets, and experiences bring to our company.

We offer:

A professional work environment whose success is reliant upon respect and accountability at all levels
An opportunity to be a critical part of a company on an upward trajectory.
Professional development in a valuable and rewarding field.

Our competitive benefits package includes: