PROJECT MANAGER – PLAYWORLD PREFERRED

Please note that an individual will not be selected to fill this role until August 2023.

The Project Manager will plan, execute, and finalize projects that deliver outstanding value for our customers. The PM maintains a sense of urgency, responsibility, and resourcefulness throughout the project, sources and procures hThe Project Manager will execute and finalize projects that deliver outstanding value for our customers. The PM maintains a sense of urgency, responsibility, and resourcefulness throughout the project, working directly with the sales staff, office staff and Installation Manager, to have products delivered and installed on-time and within budget. The PM builds and nurtures relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers through timely and clear communication, attention to needs and expectations, and a professional, proactive demeanor.

Essential Job Results:

• Manages customer projects from initiation of sale (PO from customer) to end (installation and customer sign-off).
• Utilizes project management software and leads others to contribute by recording details for total project management visibility by internal customers
• Manages and organizes many projects at a time while maintaining customer project details
• Communicates effectively by working closely with Sales Representatives, Installation Manager, Office Support, and outside contractors so orders are correct, on time, and within budget
• Collects and obtains quotes from vendors/installers/other material suppliers as needed per bid/project, working with Sales Representative and Installation Manager
• Leads pre-construction meetings and initiates scope of work with Sales Representative and Installation Manager
• Estimates and coordinates the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals; including vendor management (with Sales Representative), shipping, on-site labor (with Installation Manager) and other resources as needed
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical paths
• Determines the frequency and content of status reports to internal staff and vendors
• Understands the sales and operations processes to communicate expectations of timelines, and proactively communicate any deviations from the expected timeline
• Provides first line of response and assistance for any issues on projects with customer and internal team, and initiates any resolution needed for satisfactory completion of project
• Proactively manages changes in the project, identifies potential problems, and devises contingency plans to parties involved in the project
• Organizes workload and prioritizes effectively by meeting customer schedules for completion of projects
• Conducts project reviews (lesson’s learned/post-mortem) and creates a recommendation report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements to develop best practices and tools for project execution and management
• Contributes to the corporate team effort by collaborating with every department, participating / contributing to company meetings
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in company sponsored product and services training events, interacting with other departments and periodic professional development opportunities
• Participates in continuous education for project management skills
• Maintains standards compliance by complying with all company and industry procedures, rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience (8 years)

1-3 years of project management experience with proven record of success in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with Microsoft office suite

Interior construction knowledge (preferred)

Excellent verbal, written, presentation and organizational skills

Knowledge/mastery of various project management software platforms/PMP or CMP certification (preferred)

Although we appreciate all interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Additional company information is available at www.playpower.com. Reference checks and pre-employment drug testing will be conducted.

PlayPower, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law.