Project Manager

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Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI Industries (NASDAQ: LYTS) specializes in the creation of advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions. The Company’s American-made products, which include lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, millwork, metal and refrigerated products, and custom displays, are engineered to elevate brands in competitive markets. Founded in 1976, LSI has grown and now has a workforce of approximately 1,900 employees and 16 facilities throughout North America, LSI is dedicated to providing top-quality solutions to its clients. Additional information about LSI is available at www.lsicorp.com

We are looking for a Project Manager to support our team at our location in Cranston, RI.

EMI Industries, a division of LSI Industries; is an award-winning metal and millwork manufacturer of standard and customized fixtures, displays and equipment for the restaurant, supermarket and convenience store industries. EMI provides a convenient regional source for millwork, metal and refrigeration products, with national and international capabilities.

Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for sourcing and managing projects for our custom millwork, metal and refrigeration products and solutions, including the fabrication and installation of customer woodwork products, specialty cabinetry and casework, and related products for retailers, convenience stores, restaurants, supermarkets, and other uses. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and eager to expand upon a well-established customer base.

Essential Job Functions

• Understand EMI’s manufactured products and components and the intended and actual use of our products in the field.
• Develop new and maintain existing customer relationships, focusing on our custom manufacturing expertise.
• Clearly define and document all functions and responsibilities of the Division to fully perform all required duties to deliver the project properly and profitably.
• Prior to commencing activities on any project, assemble the team responsible, review the project plan, and obtain “buy in” from all responsible parties, soliciting feedback and adjusting as required.
• Develop the quality and packaging plan for the entire project (highlighting potential problem areas) and share with the entire team in a documented format.
• Use Microsoft Project to create a project plan identifying deadlines and responsible parties for all key elements required to properly execute the program successfully.
• Understand and meet (exceed) our customer’s expectations.
• Ensure that all required approval drawings are submitted to the customer “on time” and that Engineering has all approved drawings when needed.
• Manage project changes, revisions, revised purchase orders and change order documents and make revisions in project tracking software (Microsoft Project).
• Document any changes or approvals that take place “outside of actual signed off approval drawings” to the party responsible for making the change or approval.
• Conduct weekly reviews of the project plan with the team.
• Source and price projects in a timely manner.
• Prepare cost estimates and custom quotations.
• Coordinate appropriate inventory levels and deliveries of products and materials with team.
• Generate and log actual material usage and time studies of key elements within the program (to be determined by V.E. targets, Age of Program, etc.).
• Coordinate orders and sales with shop supervisors and installation staffs.
• Maintain a regular communication log of communications with GC or entities within the
• Customer’s organization to ensure all deliveries are on time and complete, as well as identifying special delivery requirements.
• Proactively anticipate customer needs and actively and periodically solicit feedback on EMI performance.
• Ensure that all manufacturing divisions are working from the same set of Master Control Color
• Samples for non-standard finishes (i.e., paint, stains, clears, powder-coats, etc.).
• Identify and solve problems on-site. Use technology to provide real-time progress reports from the plant to the job site and vice versa.
• Keep project files orderly and current.
• Conduct a post-mortem on each project with the project team from Engineering, Purchasing,
• Quality Assurance and Manufacturing.
• Utilize the information from the Material and Labor analysis and the post-mortem to determine how to improve margin through improving processes, purchasing, and eliminate waste.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge or background with woodworking, including design, CAD, shop experience, project management strongly preferred
• Customer service and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good organizational skills
• Proficient basic math skills
• Ability to work in a demanding, multi-task environment
• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and vendors
  
  

Education And/Or Experience

• Associates degree in project management, architectural or construction related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience.
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
  
  

EEOC

LSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. LSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.