Project Manager, Contract Furniture - Remote (MO, IL & IN)
Staples Inc. · Framingham, Massachusetts, United States · $65K–$90K/yr
Retail Office Equipment · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Project Manager will oversee large-scale furniture projects by creating timelines, reading architectural drawings, and managing budgets and resources. They will act as the primary point of contact for end-user clients and trades to ensure project deadlines and complexities are successfully navigated.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least three years of experience in project management, design, or construction and the ability to interpret complex architectural and furniture plans. A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree and PMP or CAPM certification are preferred.
Benefits
Full description
MUST LIVE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS OR CLOSE PROXIMITY...
St Louis, MO / Kansas City, MO / Chicago, IL / or Indianapolis, IN
Staples is full-service company with a network of local distribution centers in the United States. Staples provides a wide range of office productivity services in personalized and environmentally responsible ways. After joining the Staples family in 2018, Staples has helped us grow alternative distribution channels.
What you’ll be doing:
Seeking experienced furniture Project Manager with large project, multiple (nationwide) customer location experience that is capable of working as part of a team being extremely customer focused. Project Manager who fully understands deadlines and complexities having an expertise in creating project timelines, reading drawings, having working knowledge of building interfaces for electrical and data.
Successful candidate should know how to budget a project, allocate resources, and mitigate risk. Also, should enjoy interaction with trades and end user client groups alike and have a good grasp of both the spoken and written word as well as good presentation skills.
Average travel could be approximately 40-50% annually within market area to include car or airline and/or approximately an additional 10% out of market travel. Some overnights to be expected in both cases.
What you bring to the table:
· Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
· Ability to read and understand construction drawings, furniture specification plans and other architectural drawings
· Excellent project management skills
· Strong business acumen
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
· Possessing a great attention to detail
· Having extreme customer focus
Qualifications:
What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:
· High School Diploma required
· Minimum of three (3) years of project management and/or design and/or construction experience required
What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree desired
· Furniture Dealership or Furniture Manufacture experience
· CAPM or higher preferred (PMP)
We Offer:
· Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
· Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
· Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits.
The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses or other forms of variable compensation.
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Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
