Project Manager 1

The Project Manager 1 at Cornerstone Building Brands is primarily responsible for managing low complexity technical projects. This includes processing orders, quotations, and inquiries from builders, ensuring clear communication of shipping schedules, responding to customer inquiries, and analyzing the cost and scheduling impacts of potential change orders.

To apply for the Project Manager 1 role at Cornerstone Building Brands, candidates should ideally have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of industry experience in areas such as sales, estimating, engineering, drafting, or project management. A solid construction background and proficiency in reading architectural and structural drawings are also required.

Key skills for success as a Project Manager 1 at Cornerstone Building Brands include effective written and verbal communication, strong mathematical skills, the ability to read and interpret architectural plans, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. A sound understanding of general construction principles is also crucial.

Cornerstone Building Brands offers various professional development opportunities, including training and tuition reimbursement. They also provide a supportive work environment through Employee Resource Groups, promoting diversity and inclusion which can enhance career growth for Project Manager 1 employees.

Cornerstone Building Brands offers a comprehensive benefits package to Project Manager 1 employees, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance starting from day one, paid time off, life insurance, a 401k plan, and various discount programs, all aimed at enhancing the well-being of their employees.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you successfully executed tasks, managed to exceed customer expectations, and detail the methods you used to communicate effectively with all stakeholders involved.

Discuss strategies you've used to prioritize projects, such as using project management tools or matrices, and explain how this helps in aligning team efforts towards customer satisfaction.

Explain your approach to maintaining clear communication, perhaps by referencing your use of tools such as email updates or regular meetings, emphasizing how this has positively impacted past projects.

Share your experience analyzing change orders, how you communicated their impacts to relevant stakeholders, and examples of how you worked to keep projects on track while adjusting budgets accordingly.

Describe your process of reviewing architectural plans, identifying key elements, and how you ensure alignment with project specifications through collaboration with team members and stakeholders.

Provide examples illustrating your negotiation skills, focusing on how you balanced customer satisfaction with maintaining company margins while ensuring project requirements were met.

Discuss the resources you use to keep updated, such as industry journals, online courses, or professional networking events, and the importance of continuous learning in your role.

Enumerate the software tools you are skilled in, such as Microsoft Office Suite or specific project management software, and provide examples of how you've used these tools effectively in past roles.

Outline your process for staying updated on company policies and procedures, how you follow them in day-to-day tasks, and any instances where you made recommendations for improving these procedures.

Reflect on potential challenges, such as managing customer expectations or deadlines, and discuss the strategies you've employed in the past to navigate these situations successfully.