Project Specialist - Junior

The Fountain Group Llc

Marlborough, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Architecture, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Planning, Cost Forecasting, Detail Oriented, Document Tracking, Forecasting, Identify Issues, Interior Design, Logistics, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Oracle, Oracle Purchasing, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Development, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Retail, Retail Construction, Sage Software, Standards Development, Status Reports, Technical Drawing, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, User Documentation, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Marlborough, MA
POSTED
1 day ago
Project Coordinator - Retail Construction

Pay rate: $29.85hr
This is a hybrid role; Minimum 2 days in the office, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
6+ months contract - (potential to extend or convert based on performance & budget).

***Additional local travel in MA/ CT/ RI/ NH to store locations, 6-8 x monthly with reimbursement for gas/ tolls***

Responsibilities:
  • Supports Development team projects through the development and implementation of new fixtures for all brands. Responsible for departmental projects and tasks that involve a high degree of complexity, as defined below.
  • Supporting role for the Fixture Development Team.
  • Responsible for creating & editing Purchase Orders, trouble shooting and closing out any Oracle invoice issues and creating standard purchase orders in Oracle.
  • Monitor the manufacturing and timely delivery of prototype fixtures
  • Communicating with suppliers and project management team regarding project deliverables
  • Maintain tracking documents regarding project overviews and budget & status reports
  • Utilizing Oracle historical store data, run reports and analyze to determine generation and quantities of fixtures in any given location.
  • Review of floor plans, elevations and site photos for projects
  • Utilizing Sage estimating software and Excel to determine project needs and forecast project costs
  • Creation of PowerPoint information packets detailing test items and installation instructions.
  • Creation of training documents like Cheat Sheet & Fixture Manual for newly developed projects to ensure the realization in stores is executed properly, including training Specialist and Construction teams.
  • Review and approval of technical drawings
  • Negotiation of costs, quantity forecasting and budget development
  • Execute physical reviews of prototype fixtures to ensure quality, functionality and compatibility with new and existing components

Qualifications:
  • 1-3 years of Project management
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering, will consider 5+ years of experience in lieu of college degree
  • 3-5 years of retail fixtures / planning and construction industry knowledge/ experience
  • 3-5 years of manufacturing, purchasing, forecasting import items and logistics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail is critical
  • Analytical, organized & able to multi-task or pivot quickly
  • Works independently with minimal guidance/ supervision
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Project, MS office and Teams
  • Familiar with properties of different materials like laminates, steel, aluminum, substrates etc. used in the manufacturing of retail fixtures
  • Experience using Lucernex, Oracle, Photoshop and Autodesk

About the Company

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The Fountain Group Llc

The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.thefountaingroup.com/