Project Assistant Jobs in Kentucky

About Us:
Raynor Doors of Lexington is a trusted provider of commercial and residential door solutions. We pride ourselves on delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality service to our customers. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Assistant Project Manager to join our growing team.

Position Summary:

This role shall work closely with the estimating, project management, service, and sales teams to learn the overhead door, dock equipment, and gate automation industry while developing the skills necessary to independently manage projects and customer relationships.

• Learn Raynor product lines, vendors, and installation methods.
• Assist with commercial and residential estimating.
• Assist with project management activities including scheduling, procurement, customer communication, and project closeout.
• Participate in site visits, field measurements, and customer meetings.
• Learn contract review, change order management, billing processes, and project documentation.
• Develop relationships with customers, contractors, architects, and vendors.
• Maintain professionalism and represent Raynor Doors of Lexington in a positive manner.
• Follow through with commitments and maintain strong communication with customers and coworkers.
• Learn and become proficient in company software, estimating systems, and operational procedures.
• Support company operations as needed and contribute to a team-oriented environment.

The purpose of this position is to develop the skills and industry knowledge necessary to successfully manage projects and sales opportunities from initial customer contact through project completion.

Abilities:

• Ability and the visual acuity necessary to read, analyze, and interpret Architectural drawings, electronic drawings, and contract documents
• Reading Comprehension – Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking – Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening – Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking appropriate questions at the appropriate time, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking – Talk to others to convey information effectively.
• Time Management – Managing one's own time and the time of others on the team.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Active learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Negotiation – Bringing others together and trying to reach the end goal.
• Management of Material Resources – Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to complete the work.
• Computer skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

Schiller Benefits

In return for the candidate’s teamwork and continued investment of time and effort, Raynor offers the following benefits:

• Commission structure after agreed upon probation period.
• Reviews are conducted annually. Compensation increases are based on performance, company profitability, and overall contribution and are not guaranteed.
• Raynor pays a percentage of employee health insurance (See Handbook).
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Seven (7) paid holidays.
• 401(k) Plan after eligibility requirements are met.
• Life insurance policies are available.
• Long-term and short-term disability policies are available.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person