Project Executive-Millwork Operations

Position Summary

The Project Executive is a senior, client-facing leadership role responsible for leading Merric's most complex projects, elevating project execution standards, and reinforcing Merric's position as a leader in the architectural millwork industry. This position sits above the Senior Project Manager level in experience, judgement, and influence. While the Project Executive does not directly manage the Project Management team at this time, they play a critical role in mentoring, training, and guiding Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, both internally and through direct engagement with customers.

The Project Executive will typically be assigned larger, more complex projects with longer life cycles, where the ability to map out long‑range timelines and carefully sequence work through Engineering, Procurement, Production, Finishing, Shipping, and jobsite activities is critical to success. The Project Executive must be capable of performing the full scope of Project Manager and Senior Project Manager responsibilities when required, while primarily focusing on strategic oversight, customer leadership, risk mitigation, and execution excellence.

• Lead and provide high-level oversight on Merric's largest and most complex projects.
• Develop and manage long‑range project execution strategies for projects with extended durations and multiple phases.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project timelines, sequencing work between the plant and jobsite to align fabrication, delivery, and installation interfaces.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Materials, Production, Finishing, Shipping, and Project Management to ensure work is sequenced efficiently and realistically.
• Identify project risks early and guide teams toward proactive solutions that protect schedule, margin, and quality.
• Step in directly on projects requiring elevated leadership, customer engagement, or technical judgment.

• Serve as a mentor and trusted resource to Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
• Guide PM teams through complex decision‑making, scope management, and schedule challenges.
• Support training and professional development through coaching, shared best practices, and example.
• Provide input and recommendations to the Director of Operations regarding PM performance, development needs, and resource planning.
• Prepare for future expansion of leadership responsibilities as the organization grows, including potential direct management of PM staff.

• Interface directly with customers at a senior level, representing Merric's capabilities, expertise, and leadership in the millwork industry.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, helping guide decisions that achieve the best outcome both aesthetically and financially for the project and for Merric.
• Support and assist Project Managers in navigating complex customer conversations, scope changes, and risk‑related discussions.
• Help set clear, realistic expectations with customers regarding scope, fabrication approach, schedule, and cost.
• Reinforce Merric's reputation as a collaborative, solutions‑oriented partner.

• Maintain the ability to perform all Project Manager and Senior Project Manager functions as needed, including:
• Project planning, scheduling, and milestone development
• Budget awareness and margin protection
• Review of shop drawings, submittals, and fabrication strategy
• Coordination with Engineering, Production, and Materials
• Resolution of scope, design, and constructability challenges
• Apply deep millwork and fabrication knowledge to guide decisions that balance design intent, manufacturability, schedule, and cost.

• Work closely with the Director of Operations and department leaders to align project execution with operational capacity.
• Translate manufacturing and operational constraints into clear, actionable guidance for both internal teams and customers.
• Support continuous improvement of project execution workflows, standards, and…