Project Manager (Commercial Furniture Industry)

Project Manager (Commerical Furniture Industry)

Summary:

RCF Group’s Project Managers are often the face of our organization, collaborating directly with clients to manage projects of all sizes, striving to exceed customer expectations with every project. The PM also works with our internal team and vendors to manage the project during all phases from inception to completion; ensuring all steps and procedures are followed and that all work is completed as planned, budgeted, and scheduled.

Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, organization, time management, and open communication throughout an assigned project with the client or within a team-based office environment. This is a fast-paced, fun environment that requires candidates to be self-motivated.

Scope/Responsibilities:

• Facilitation of the client proposal process including budgeting, pricing, presentation, proposal writing and negotiations.
• Provide timely response to customer’s requests for products, services and/or information.
• Is responsible for client relations and on-going relationships with client personnel, and client third parties (contractors, A&D firms, etc.)
• Interfacing with clients to develop and maintain a positive working relationship.
• Manage client expectation with regards to scope, budget and schedule to ensure the client understands the services provided and the timeline associated with the project.
• Keep client apprised of project progress on a regular basis. Initiate and maintain contact with key project individuals for clarification, coordination, and negotiation of critical issues.
• Adherence to RCF Group process and procedures.
• Explore and identify new opportunities to add or enhance professional services with existing clients.
• Attends client planning meetings; analyzes client needs and workplace/product requirements to create design solutions.
• Provide frequent and regular status reports to customer regarding project status.
• Develop plans and product specifications either on own or through work with design team.
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of customer’s needs, corporate goals, business practices and satisfaction/performance criteria.
• Participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities to continue to learn and grow.
• Other functions as assigned or needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years project management and/or design experience required
• Prior experience in the office furniture industry, a plus
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles
• Strong analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to calculate figures, square footage, proportions, percentages, area and discounts
• Ability to read specifications and drawings/blueprints
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven organizational, planning and prioritization skills; able to handle multiple responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office suite of products
• Excellent customer relationship skills
• Flexibility/willingness to travel

Physical Demands/Work Environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Work is in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in this environment is usually moderate.

The RCF Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Project management: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• West Chester, OH 45069 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Chester, OH 45069: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000