Facilities. Project Manager (Entry Level) - TEKsystems

A top client of TEKsystems is the premier provider of customized workplace environments, integrating office furnishings, interior architectural systems, floor covering, technology and audio-visual communication tools to create exceptional places for working, collaborating and learning, seeks a dedicated, customer service-oriented professional to join our team as a Project Manager.

The Jr. Project Manager (PM) is responsible for engaging all resources including the customer, needed to achieve project goals and delivering successful outcomes on large, complex projects from inception through final close out. PM emphasis will be on customer experience through effective communication, planning, coordination, schedule and cost management.

Responsibilities:

• Function as the primary client interface for furniture and/or integrated projects on behalf of client's business segments.
• Establish overall scope and success criteria; ensure positive customer experience.
• Direct dealer/manufacturer/client team to achieve mutual goals and communicate status throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, coordinate and oversee all tasks, work plans, timelines, logistics, critical dates, third party interfaces, performance quality, budget, and project administration, for each assigned project.
• Manage site readiness and supervise trade resources on-site activities including performance quality, timeliness of completion, adherence to plan.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including key project decisions, customer project requests, financial and change order revisions.
• Prepare bid documents to perform required work based on final designs and procurement of equipment and materials.
• Specify, inventory, and source furniture for projects in accordance with Client’s reuse strategy (as applicable).
• Develop move drawings using customer’s programming information to ensure all items and people moving are identified and aligned as requested by customer.
• Pre-construction planning and meeting with selected bidder to include review of safety requirements, contractor access to site and scheduling.
• Review contractor and supplier invoices related to project costs for accuracy completion and compliance to contract and/or purchase order

Desired skills and experience:

• 1 year of commercial project management, including design, construction and furniture dealership experience
• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration or PMP designation
• Managing resources, schedules and budgets, conducting presentations and project meetings
• Excellent communication, organization and PC skills
• AutoCAD skills
• Ability to analyze and problem solve effectively and creatively

While this position reports into and is primarily located in East Hartford, CT office, it will require travel within CT

Benefits

o  Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 

§  Medical, dental & vision 

§  Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 

§  401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available 

§  Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) 

§  Short and long-term disability 

§  Health Spending Account (HSA) 

§  Transportation benefits 

§  Employee Assistance Program 

§  Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) 

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.