Project Manager - Contract Furniture - HiTouch Remote

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<strong>Job Description</strong><br><br><strong>MUST</strong> <strong>LIVE IN THE TRI-STATE AREA</strong> - <strong>New York, New Jersey or Connecticut!!</strong><br><br>Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together.<br><br>HiTouch is full-service company with a network of local distribution centers in the United States. HiTouch provides a wide range of office productivity services in personalized and environmentally responsible ways. After joining the Staples family in 2018, HiTouch has helped us grow alternative distribution channels.<br><br>What you'll be doing:<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>What you bring to the table:<br>• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written<br>• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, furniture specification plans and other architectural drawings<br>• Excellent project management skills<br>• Strong business acumen<br>• Strong interpersonal skills<br>• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)<br>• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks<br>• Possessing a great attention to detail<br>• Having extreme customer focus<br><br><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br><br>What's needed- Basic Qualifications:<br>• High School Diploma required<br>• Minimum of three (3) years of project management and/or design and/or construction experience required<br><br>What's needed- Preferred Qualifications:<br>• Bachelor's Degree desired<br>• Furniture Dealership or Furniture Manufacture experience<br>• CAPM or higher preferred (PMP)<br><br>We Offer:<br>• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups<br>• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)<br>• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits<br><br><strong>About Us</strong><br><br>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.

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