Architectural Specialties Project Manager Job

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: <10%
Non-compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $125,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​ What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

- A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.

- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.

- A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.

- A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.
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The AS Project Manager manages custom specialty ceiling projects from opportunity evaluation and quotation through project completion, partnering with Sales, customers, architects, contractors, distributors, vendors, and internal teams to deliver value-engineered solutions that meet design, budget, schedule, quality, and margin objectives. The incumbent serves as the primary coordinator of project activities, customer communications, technical solutions, submittals, approvals, change orders, and risk mitigation efforts while leading cross-functional project resources to ensure accurate, timely, and successful execution of custom projects and a high level of customer satisfaction.

What’s in it for you!

- Career growth and development opportunities

- Collaborative and supportive team environment

- Lead high-impact, custom project solutions from concept to completion

- Exposure to industry-leading products and customers

- Strong company culture and values

What You’ll Do

Project Management for Custom Projects

- Manages all sizes of custom projects to drive cost, margin, schedule, performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.

- Leads the flow of project information between the customer and project team to ensure alignment, accuracy, and timely decision-making.

- Provides day-to-day direction to project coordinators, order prep, sample coordination, and CAD design resources to support accurate, high-quality, and timely submittals.

- Manages project risks, customer communications, project documentation, and change order activity to minimize claims and support successful execution.

- Identifies and resolves project issues, recommending actions to address schedule, quality, technical, or customer-related concerns.

- Coordinates supplier mock-ups, approval packages, routing, and signoffs to ensure projects are ready for production.

Business & Sales Support

- Partners with Sales and customers to develop creative, value-engineered solutions that meet design intent, technical requirements, and budget expectations.

- Coordinates with Customer Service, inside and field sales, customers, architects, contractors, and distributors to evaluate project opportunities and support specification and quotation processes.

- Provides technical expertise during Sales calls and responds to internal and external customer inquiries related to product capabilities, installation, and project requirements.

- Reviews and interprets customer design requirements to identify feasible technical solutions, sourced vendor options, and pricing approaches.

- Prepares project takeoffs and support quotation strategies that maximize margin while meeting customer requirements.

- Coordinates with Operations and sourced vendors to ensure quotation activities are accurate, complete, and delivered on time.

Travel: Minimal; less than 10%. Travel will vary based on project assignment but may include visits to job sites, vendors, or customers, or to attend seminars or training events.

What will make you successful

- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects, priorities, and customer requirements.

- Strong consultative and relationship management skills with the ability to influence project outcomes across cross-functional teams.

- Ability to evaluate project risks, identify solutions, and resolve issues with minimal supervision.

- Experience interpreting technical requirements and developing value-added solutions that balance customer needs and business objectives.

Qualifications

- Associate's degree in business, construction management, engineering technology, project management, architecture, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience considered.

- High school diploma/GED required.

- 5-7 years of experience managing customer-facing projects, technical solutions, quotations, or project execution activities.

- Experience independently managing multiple projects, priorities, and customer requirements.

What will make you stand out

- Bachelor's degree in a related field.

- Experience working with architects, contractors, distributors, or manufacturing operations.

- Experience coordinating cross-functional project teams and managing project risks, schedules, and change orders.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

- Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce ;

- Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet ;

- Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;

- Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and

- Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact .

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!

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