Traveling Project Manager

Overview

This position will be based out of Elmhurst, IL.

Job Summary: The Program Manager assists the Account Manager to develop and implement the overall project plan for design, manufacturing, and installation of the complete Brand program working within budget and acceptable gross margins. This individual works closely with the design, production, and warehousing departments to develop Brand designs, fixtures, graphics, and shipping needs to meet the clients demands. The individual must select subcontractors, negotiate pricing, and ensure the quality installation of all Brand products and offerings. Once these elements are installed, the individual must obtain approvals for the client and then submit complete billing packages to the Account Manager and the accounting group for invoicing purposes.

Our Exceptional Benefits Plan includes:

• Supportive & Friendly Culture
• Manage national accounts for Fortune 500 companies
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Life Insurance
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
• Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program (Non-Union employees), and Various employee discount offerings from our Vendors

Summary:  Stratus is one of the nation’s largest brand implementation companies. We are made up of 1,100 employees nationwide who roll up their sleeves, dive into the details and bring our clients’ brands to life!  We deliver versatile solutions for some of the nation’s largest and most recognized brands. From signage to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs.

Responsibilities

Project Development

• Attend initial customer meetings with the sales force and Account Manager to define location requirements, define product requirements, review product designs, initiate preliminary surveys, coordinate the production of artwork, develop production approach, develop and recommend pricing parameters, incorporate all issues into the initial proposal or final bid for customer approval, and establish the initial ERP database.

Project Planning

• Once the project is awarded, finalize graphic and fixture packages, finalize product specifications, review requirements with Production Control, expand the ERP database as necessary, secure installation drawings from the Art Department, establish customer billing contact, agree on billing and project reporting procedures, secure customer approval as needed, seek bids from and negotiate subcontractor installation pricing. Follow budget and gross margin formulas; update the ERP database on a timely basis.

Project Execution

• Obtain and review preliminary surveys and work with design on needed decks, obtain customer approvals and completion photos for billing, and enter / initiate the Control Order. Prepare the billing package for Account Manager and accounting department.

Qualifications

Skills

• English is the primary communication language. The ability to speak, read, and write in English is required. The ability to communicate in other major language(s) is desirable.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations and be skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the public
• Requirements include mastery over basic fundamentals of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Knowledge and experience with basic statistical concepts such as probability and statistical inference preferred.
• Must be computer literate and fluent in word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications, (MS Office products primarily).

Education, experience, certifications

• One to three years of similar project management experience in a multi-state environment is required.
• Specific experience with ADA, wayfinding, millwork, and fixture installation on a regional or national level is preferred.
• Experience using computer-based project tracking systems such as Procore, to monitor project status would be extremely helpful. 
• Experience interfacing successfully with a dedicated team of customers and employees from Project Management, Sales, Production, Finance/Accounting, and MIS.

Working Conditions

• The primary work environment this position encounters includes the conditions found within a general office.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
• The individual may also travel to specific installations sites. This travel may require overnight stays away from the office.

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