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Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™.  We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return.  Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work.  By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

Summary:

This position will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and budget parameters by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure milestones are met on schedule and within the designated budget

• Maintain clear, timely, and concise communication with both internal teams and external clients, while keeping accurate digital and physical project records
• Review project proposals and plans to define project phases, timelines, budget limits, and material procurement

• Collaborate with project personnel to offer technical advice and resolve constraints
• Prepares project reports for management, clients, and key stakeholders
• Review ongoing status reports adjusting schedules and plans as necessary to keep the project on track

• Maintain strict adherence to the project scope through order management tracking, verifying alignment with project shop drawings and contract documents

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Associate’s degree in project management or related field, plus 1 - 3 years of experience in construction project management

• Ability to read architectural drawings and specifications is required
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• Possess strong technical proficiency in to effectively oversee job operations 
• Be vigilant about safety
• Quality - conscious, oriented to excellence

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and is expected to always use proper lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required for this role includes close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

Travel Requirements:

The travel required for this position is less than 10%.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Individuals are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at designated times and in specified environments in accordance with established safety program requirements. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate. While performing job duties, individuals may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Legal Notice:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the job and the responsibilities to be performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. YKK AP America Inc. reserves the right to add or remove duties or otherwise modify this job description at any time in its sole discretion. Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is at-will. Nothing in this job description is intended to create a contract of employment, guarantee employment for any definite period of time, or otherwise modify the at-will nature of employment with the Company. The essential functions of this position are set forth in the above job description and may be subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law. To qualify for this position, an employee or applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.  YKK AP America Inc.  The Company prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.