Coordinator - Real Estate Special Projects
Dollar Tree•Chesapeake, VA
•$22 - $24•Onsite
About The Position
The Special Projects coordinator supports the execution of capital expenditure (CAPEX) and facilities-related initiatives across Family Dollar retail locations. This role provides administrative, reporting, and coordination support to the Special Projects team, including managers and directors. The ideal candidate demonstrates high attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment. This position plays a critical support role in project tracking, documentation, and vendor coordination.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required
- 2+ years of experience in administrative support, preferably within construction, real estate, or facilities.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration across departments and vendors.
Nice To Haves
- an associate’s degree is preferred
- Experience working with construction management systems (e.g., SLM, Ariba, Lucernex) is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with store construction, fixturing, planning, or merchandising.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently while contributing to team success.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Prior experience supporting CAPEX or multi-site project teams.
Responsibilities
- Assist with coordinating special projects, including décor changes, fixture replacements, auto door installations, flooring, refrigeration upgrades, vestibules, and rebanners.
- Support project scheduling, communication, and tracking in Lucernex and Ariba systems.
- Independently manage designated project workstreams, including tracking material orders and confirming installations.
- Communicate project updates and memos to field teams, vendors, and construction personnel.
- Create and distribute project correspondence and schedules.
- Maintain project documentation, including memos, schedules, approvals, and reports.
- Process purchase orders, contractor invoicing, temp labor billing, and vendor payments.
- Support vendor onboarding, ordering, and invoice resolution efforts.
- Organize department records, shared drives, and team calendars.
- Work with the Special Projects Supervisor and Managers to resolve store—or vendor-related scheduling, materials, or installation issues.
- Escalate field and vendor issues promptly to the Manager or Director as appropriate.
- Maintain open lines of communication with internal stakeholders (Finance, AP, Legal, Operations, Merchandising, Portfolio, Construction, Procurement).
- Order department supplies and manages mailing and contact lists.
- Assist with freezer/cooler initiatives and other recurring projects.
- Participate in project close-out and data entry processes.
- Other Duties as assigned
Benefits
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
