Project Manager in Akron, Ohio at Ketchum & Walton Co

What we need: Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, analytical, and self-motivated professional who thrives in structured environments, values process and accuracy, and takes pride in delivering predictable, high-quality results. The Project Manager must be able to work independently while remaining an integral part of a collaborative team, ensuring project success through clear documentation, risk management, and disciplined follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate submittals (product data, shop drawings, engineering) with sales, vendors, and customers.
• Conduct site visits for field measurements and on-site coordination.
• Oversee submittal approvals before material release and manage material purchasing and deliveries.
• Schedule and coordinate internal teams and external labor partners for turnkey projects.
• Track project timelines, material lead times, and manpower availability to optimize scheduling.
• Manage and coordinate change orders between field teams, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure timely resolution of punchlist items and completion of project closeout documentation.
• Quality Control on installations and deliverables to customers.
• Support invoicing efforts to ensure prompt billing upon project milestones or completion.
• Assist sales staff with estimating and project scoping during the pre-sale phase.
• Ensure projects are invoiced at the appropriate time.
• Ensure compliance with company safety protocols across all active job sites.
• Local travel to job sites: 20-30%
• Other duties as assigned

What you need: Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field preferred; 3–5 years of relevant experience, ideally with a General Contractor.
• Software Proficiency: Skilled in BlueBeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and construction management platforms (e.g., Procore, MS Project, PlanGrid, Primavera P6).
• Technical Competence: Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications; solid understanding of construction project workflows.
• Highly motivated, determined, target driven

Key Strengths:

• Knowledge Retention: Quickly absorbs and retains critical project information for effective decision-making.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains accuracy and thoroughness across all tasks and documentation.
• Problem Solving: Skilled in identifying issues and delivering practical, customer-focused solutions.
• Communication: Clearly conveys technical information to both internal teams and external clients.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Builds trust through responsiveness and tailored support.
• Time Management: Manages priorities and deadlines efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-Oriented with Ownership Mentality: Works collaboratively while taking initiative and responsibility for outcomes.

Reports to: Director of Project Management and local Director of Sales

Status: Full-Time, onsite

Job Class: Exempt