Job Description

Job Location: Smith-Columbia Corporation - Hopkins, SC 29061The Easi-Set Building Manager is responsible for managing Easi-Set building projects from concept through delivery. This role blends sales ownership, project execution, procurement coordination, and operational leadership to ensure buildings are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.
Unlike a traditional sales-only role, the Building Manager remains actively engaged after the sale, serving as the primary point of accountability for successful execution. The position requires strong organizational skills, technical product knowledge, and the ability to coordinate production, vendors, customers, and yard operations.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Customer Engagement
- Sell Easi-Set buildings and related scopes, including small highway and miscellaneous projects as assigned.
- Serve as the primary customer contact from initial concept through final delivery.
- Translate customer requirements into executable building designs, specifications, and delivery plans.
- Manage customer expectations regarding scope, schedule, customization, and logistics.
Project Execution & Coordination
- Maintain ownership of each building project beyond signed paperwork through completion.
- Coordinate closely with production to schedule buildings in alignment with plant capacity.
- Manage multiple building projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deadlines.
- Work directly with vendors, subcontractors, and service providers (plumbing, electrical, erection, etc.).
Procurement & Materials Management
- Control procurement of building-specific components, particularly high-value and long-lead items (e.g., restroom fixtures, electrical components).
- Review and approve requisitions related to assigned projects prior to purchasing.
- Manage procurement timing to align with production schedules and storage limitations.
- Oversee receipt, identification, storage, and handling of project materials to minimize loss, damage, and rework.
- Stay informed on vendor changes, substitutions, lead times, and cost impacts.
Plant & Yard Coordination
- Work with yard crews to prioritize building projects appropriately.
- Ensure materials and completed buildings are handled and staged correctly for delivery.
- Help create a culture where building projects are viewed as plant “wins,” not disruptions.
Operational Oversight
- Monitor project profitability and identify risks related to materials, scheduling, or scope changes.
- Communicate proactively with production and leadership regarding constraints or conflicts.
- Assist in improving administrative and scheduling processes related to building production and tracking.

QualificationsRequired Skills &

Qualifications
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Solid understanding of Easi-Set building systems, components, and construction sequencing.
- Ability to read and interpret building drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
- Experience coordinating production, vendors, and logistics in a manufacturing or construction environment.
- Strong communication skills with customers, internal teams, and suppliers.
- Working knowledge of procurement processes and inventory control.
- Comfort managing projects with custom features, finishes, and delivery requirements.
Success Factors
A successful Easi-Set Building Manager:
- Treats each building as a project, not just a sale.
- Maintains ownership and accountability from concept to delivery.
- Anticipates issues before they impact schedule or profitability.
- Balances sales opportunity with execution capacity.
- Elevates the perception of building projects within the plant through preparation, leadership, and follow-through.