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.