Project Manager

Description

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Dallas, TX

About Us

O’Donnell Metal Deck LLC is a national distributor with six locations across the country, specializing in construction materials. We’re growing rapidly and evolving our internal operations to match. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for smart, proactive people who thrive in process-driven environments and want to make a real impact.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating project schedules, material deliveries, and customer communication to ensure projects are executed smoothly and on time. This role acts as the primary point of contact for customers, vendors, and freight carriers, ensuring consistency across all stages of delivery and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for customers; establish and maintain delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, vendors, and customers to ensure schedules align with project timelines.
• Read and analyze drawings, orders, production schedules, and reports to determine delivery requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, freight brokers, and suppliers.
• Quickly resolve shipment issues or delays, communicating with all affected parties.
• Communicate daily with customers, freight carriers, and vendor shipping departments.
• Maintain accurate records of all customer communications and update internal systems.
• Draft and follow up on Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Collaborate with accounting and sales teams to follow up on customer payments affecting deliveries.
• Review project estimates vs. actual reports and prepare change orders; follow up on invoices.
• Provide customers with material certificates and product data upon request.
• Enter data into internal OMD software to track projects.
• Assist in scheduling shipments and communicate with sales regarding logistics.
• Partner with the Detailing Manager/Detailing Department on shop drawings, RFIs, and customer documents.
• Support senior project managers with assigned tasks.
• Continuously contribute ideas for process improvements and departmental growth.
• Perform routine clerical duties including forms, spreadsheets, and other documentation.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Full benefits: health, dental, vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth opportunities within a growing national business
• Supportive, team-oriented culture

Requirements

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of construction project management experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contract drawings, specifications, and technical procedures.
• Knowledge of structural, miscellaneous steel, joists, and decking standards.
• Familiarity with Steel Joist Institute specifications and governmental regulations.
• QuickBooks experience a plus but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills; ability to work independently and make sound judgments.