Project Manager / Designer

Who we are:

We manufacture high-quality kitchen and bathroom cabinets and other storage modules, delivered on time and installed with precision at a competitive price, while supporting and simplifying project management to provide a turnkey service for general contractors and industry professionals.

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We excel in the multi-unit residential development sector, particularly in rental housing and seniors' residences.

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Why choose Le Groupe GDR:

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Close-knit, dynamic, and versatile team
• Growing company with opportunities to make a significant impact
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discount on our products

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Salary and schedule:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Schedule: Monday to Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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What we are looking for:

As a Project Manager / Technical Drafter, you will be responsible for project management in the multi-unit sector, from developing quotes with our sales team to post-installation services, including technical design and cabinet optimization. You will work in collaboration with various teams and clients to create kitchen solutions that combine aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturing efficiency.

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Role responsibilities:

• Manage quote requests from various contractors for the multi-unit sector, ensure needs are understood, and obtain necessary clarifications from clients and stakeholders;
• Develop quotes in collaboration with the sales team based on specifications and additional information obtained from clients, while seeking to optimize construction costs by proposing different options to differentiate the company from other bidders;
• Create shop drawings using Cabinet Vision once the project is secured. Send them to clients for approval and communicate with various stakeholders until they are approved;
• Revise quotes and shop drawings based on addenda and project changes up until the start of production;
• Perform "nesting," which involves converting Cabinet Vision plans into machine language format;
• Ensure that material quantities to be ordered for projects released to production are added to the file after receiving all "post-nesting" information;
• Assist with ordering specific materials, particularly for all types of countertops, by contacting suppliers and placing orders;
• Manage project follow-ups with clients regarding site progress, with the factory production team, and with the installation team regarding on-site progress and post-installation service calls.
• Participate in various special projects related to implementing company processes as the business grows.

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Required qualifications:

• Education in design, a bachelor’s degree in construction management, a college diploma (DEC) in architectural technology, or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in technical kitchen drafting (an asset)
• Proficiency in Cabinet Vision software (an asset)
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel and Word)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong command of French and English, both spoken and written
• Comfortable working in a team environment
• Positive and professional attitude
• Demonstrates a keen sense of organization, planning, and follow-up, as well as great attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple files simultaneously
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability
• Acts proactively, independently, and shows resourcefulness

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Groupe GDR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support workplace diversity and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

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