Associate Project Manager Job

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

The estimated base salary range for this role is $77,450 - $96,810 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

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. Arktura LLC is a widely published company headquartered in a fast-paced design office and manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA. We design, develop, and manufacture a variety of facade systems, interior wall and ceiling systems, custom art installations on a full range of state-of-the-art equipment, in our 100,000 sf facility.

Working at Arktura is the best! Benefits include 401k with employee match, robust health care options, paid time off and professional development. We have a casual dress code, free snacks, and quarterly events! As a company, we love to engage in community service activities with our local organizations. We provide access to 100's of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare We support Employee Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion and provide perspective.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Project Execution, the AS Associate Project Manager manages all phases of assigned custom and/or premium Architectural Specialties projects-coordinating across Sales, Design/CAD resources, Operations/Production, suppliers, and customers-from project award/order receipt through submittals/approvals, production, shipment, and closeout. The role serves as the primary customer point of contact for project execution, ensuring customer requirements and design intent are translated into manufacturable solutions while optimizing cost, schedule, quality, and overall customer experience.

What's in it for you:

• Experience working in a combined office and manufacturing facility under one roof
• Open, collaborative culture with direct exposure to both design and manufacturing teams
• Hands-on experience in an environment that blends design and fabrication
• Location near the greater Los Angeles area, just East of the South Bay and North of Long Beach

What you'll do:

Project Management

• Owns project performance for assigned projects, including schedule, quality, scope, and commercial outcomes (e.g., cost impacts and margin considerations).
• Develops and maintains project plans, schedules, and milestone tracking; proactively escalates issues/risks and drives timely resolution.
• Manages project risks to ensure customer satisfaction and minimize claims, delays, and rework.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and up-to-date project files and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Measures and monitors project performance using appropriate tools and techniques; identifies opportunities to improve execution efficiency and customer outcomes.

Customer & Stakeholder Communication

• Serves as the primary point of contact for customers and external stakeholders; ensures an effective, consistent communication process (status, milestones, deliverables, and issue resolution).
• Owns the flow of information from customer to internal project team, ensuring requirements are clearly understood and executed.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders across the project lifecycle to deliver successful outcomes and promote repeat business.

Submittals, Approvals & Change Management

• Provides leadership and coordination to project resources (e.g., CAD/design, project coordination, and other support functions) to ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness of submittals and customer deliverables.
• Oversees preparation and routing of approval packages, samples/mock-ups (as applicable), and required signoffs to support on-time production release.
• Manages the change order process, including documentation, customer communication, schedule impacts, and internal alignment.

Design-Intent Translation

• Applies architectural and manufacturing knowledge to clarify design intent, confirm constructability/manufacturability, and align solutions with product capabilities, budget, and timeline.
• Reviews drawings and supporting documentation for alignment with project specifications; supports resolution of design-related issues that impact cost, schedule, or installation.
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of product systems and options; advises customers on applications and customizations to meet performance and aesthetic objectives.

Production, Supplier & Vendor Coordination

• Collaborates with Production/Operations to ensure projects are manufactured on time and to required standards; coordinates issue resolution to maintain delivery commitments.
• Partners with suppliers and outside vendors to coordinate specialty materials and services; supports mock-up/sample completion and approvals prior to production when needed.

What will make you successful:

• Proven ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely with diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings (e.g., floor plans/RCP, sections/details) and use commercial construction terms.
• Strong general mathematical skills (e.g., basic calculations related to dimensions/areas and commercial impacts).
• Customer-facing experience and professional phone/email presence.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving processes.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required-ideally in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Interior Design, or related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant project management experience in construction, architectural products, manufacturing, or a related industry; design or commercial interiors experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with construction project processes (submittals, approvals, change orders) and/or construction industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of design/modeling tools such as Rhino 3D, SketchUp, Grasshopper, and/or Revit preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) and general computer/software proficiency.

What makes you stand out:

• Bachelor's degree preferred-ideally in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Interior Design, or related field.
  
  

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

1. Office Environment - This position operates in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. No PPE is required.

1. Plant Environment - This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools, and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions. Required PPE includes hard hat (when required), safety glasses, earplugs, steel toe/composite boots, and fall protection.

Why should you join Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

About Arktura LLC

At Arktura, we make design happen. Creativity, expert knowledge and cutting-edge technology shape everything we do whether it's exploring form and function in our standard architectural product, adapting our pre-configured architectural systems to meet project needs, or partnering with clients through our Solutions Studio. Our multidisciplinary team brings together architects, designers, programmers, engineers and artists with a deep understanding of the creative process. We use our collective ingenuity to bridge the gaps between design intent and manufacturing capabilities, creating proprietary software and machinery to meet evolving demands.

Please visit our website at www.arktura.com to learn more about us.

About Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one 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 ceiling 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 (Carson, CA)

Carson is a city in the South Bay and the Harbor regions of Los Angeles County, California, located 13 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Carson is a thriving, diverse, destination city - a great place to live, work and play with an unlimited future. While Carson is well known as an industrial center with unparalleled access to transportation and the Pacific Rim, it is also a culturally diverse community that is an attractive place to live and work. The city has more than 120 acres of park land divided into 12 parks, 2 mini-parks and sports/recreational facilities that include 3 swimming pools, a boxing center, a state-of-the art sports complex and the Carson Community Center.

Arktura LLC 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 talentacquisition@armstrongceilings.com 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!