[Hiring] Furniture Project Specialist @Office Depot

Role Description

The Furniture Project Specialist is responsible for all projects that require some level of coordination or other factors deemed necessary to require dedicated project management. This position will handle a variety of sized projects and can span all activities of supporting a project.

• Act as point-of-contact throughout project process.
• Align appropriate internal and/or subcontracted resources to accomplish the work.
• Schedule and coordinate all installation activities with sub-contractors and building resources.
• Review furniture installation plans with each contractor.
• Interface with appropriate parties to monitor product orders and schedule teardown of existing furniture, if required.
• Provide customer service and convey accurate, thorough information related to status updates, problems, and customer issues to the sales team.
• Maintain complete and accurate record of the entire project (project folder) including:
  • Approved plans
  • Budgets and schedules
  • Correspondences
  • Product orders and acknowledgements
  • Delivery tickets
  • Labor timesheets
  • Subcontractor invoices
• Execute and adhere to project timelines including order entry, production schedules, delivery and installation, and problem resolution.
• Communicate project status throughout the sales process.
• Identify project issues and provide cost-effective solutions to ensure project completion while minimizing gross profit erosion.
• Manage and monitor the furniture ordering process including:
  • Ordering acknowledgements
  • Creating installation packets
  • Updating installation schedule dates
  • Identifying back charges
  • Managing punch lists
  • Initiating claims process for warranty issues
  • Tracking proof of deliveries
• Participate in project planning and design meetings and provide input as appropriate.
• Review final furniture plans for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with developing a furniture package in response to RFP.
• Participate in client presentation meetings and explain the project manager role throughout the project duration.
• Develop a relationship with the client through consistent communication throughout the project.
• Research, craft, and assemble all proposals and bids targeted to the customers’ needs.
• Monitor job-site throughout delivery and installation phases.
• Attend construction meetings and provide information to general contractor.
• Schedule use of service elevators, loading docks, and parking facilities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all OM Workspace preferred vendor products.

Qualifications

• Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Area of Study: Project Management or Design
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3
• Type of Experience: Knowledge of construction or project management acquired through formal education, or 3 – 5 years on-the-job application.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or interior design.
• Special Certifications: Project management, safety training, and/or LEED certification a plus.

Requirements

• Ability to navigate through AutoCAD drawings with various viewer software packages (e.g. TrueView).
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans, blueprints, and installation drawings.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational & Project Management skills.
• Working knowledge of all preferred vendor products (e.g., Teknion).
• Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
• Ability to lead and engage a work team to deliver results and achieve project objectives.
• Ability to identify project and sales opportunities to drive company revenue.
• Ability to travel within a given market or geography 50-75%.
• Must be able to work in all-weather conditions and in a safety-sensitive work environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation.
• Familiarity with all phases of commercial furniture projects for scheduling purposes.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more
• Opportunity to move and grow within the organization
• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program

How to Apply

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.