Project Manager

Job Description

Circadia (formerly known as Color Art) brings industry-leading knowledge to integrate people and space in productive work environments that foster creation, collaboration and connection. For more than 75 years, Circadia has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area and has earned a reputation synonymous with value, service and integrity. As one of the nation's leading Steelcase dealers, we have access to data and insights from around the world and pride ourselves on the knowledge we bring to every relationship. We offer customers insight, advice and solutions that help their businesses grow and companies succeed.

DESCRIPTION

Circadia Project Managers are highly organized multi-taskers who are passionate about the Client Experience. They are assertive yet accommodating, and stay focused on minimizing Client disruptions and downtime. To excel in this role, you should be results-oriented, an effective and proactive communicator, and be able to think critically and creatively to solve problems. You balance your time between the office and field and are comfortable and confident with Clients, Sub-Contractors, and Installers. You drive project schedules, align resources, manage client expectations, and respond quickly to opportunities for new business.

OBJECTIVES OF THIS ROLE

Manage (plan, budget, oversee and document) multiple projects simultaneously while providing an exceptional client experience and meeting or beating budget and schedule. Project types include: Furniture Installations; Office and Personnel Moves; System Reconfigurations; Inventories and/or Decommissions)

Enforce a culture of safety and quality

RESPONSIBILITIES

Become the single point of contact with client for project-related communications

Monitor workflow including manpower required to meet installation completion dates and track costs against budget

Proactively communicate throughout the project and disseminate status and critical information to clients and project team

Meet with internal and external stakeholders to establish scope, schedule, order and arrival dates and project sequence

Check specifications prints to verify product counts, structural integrity and areas that may require field measurements

Coordinate kick-off / pre-install meetings and attend construction meetings

Work with Account Coordinator and Installation teams to perform, order and complete punch lists

Create and enforce project schedules, phasing plans, and move timelines

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent customer service, communication, organizational, time management and prioritization skills

Understand how budget, profit and labor estimates fit into the project management process

Ability to Identify creative solutions and remove roadblocks to achieve exceptional results

Strong leadership skills in managing installation crews and handling onsite challenges

Desire to collaborate with Team Members and build lasting relationships with Clients

EXPERIENCE

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Google Sheets and scheduling software or concepts

Experience with AutoCAD, CET or other drawing/design software helpful

Experience with systems furniture, installation, FF&E, facility management or relocation services desirable

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction and architectural plans/drawings

EDUCATION

Degree or Certificate in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

COMPENSATION

Based on experience

Full-time