Residential Project Manager
About The Position
Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience. As our organization continues its global expansion, we are seeking driven professionals with a proven track record of delivering exceptional client service and consistently meeting sales objectives across both lighting and systems product categories. This position plays a pivotal role in executing a project’s design, collaborating with a team of designers, installers, and programmers. This role is responsible for coordinating and maintaining expectations as a project is underway with outside partners including subcontractors, builders, and trades people. This role is responsible for the project’s overall success from budgeting, planning, delivery, installation, and programming.
Requirements
- 3+ years of construction management experience required; high-end residential construction experience preferred.
- Project management experience preferred.
- Anticipated domestic travel of up to 50%.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, preferred.
- Proficiency in project management software tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana
- Technical experience with motorized shading, lighting controls, or light fixtures preferred.
- Experience with Adobe Suite required.
- Comfortable working on job sites as well as in finished residential home environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. Able to navigate and manage relationships with general contractors, homeowners, vendors.
- Basic troubleshooting skills & ability to solve issues onsite.
- Tech-savvy, able to quickly pick up the use of new apps and software.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
- Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
- To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary contact for builders & trade partners on projects.
- Manage the scheduling of Shade Installer/Field Technicians and Field Programmers with internal & external parties.
- Perform shade measures on an as-needed basis.
- Inspect materials for each project to ensure they are correct and undamaged. (Territory dependent)
- Stage materials onsite for installation. (Territory dependent)
- Coordinate with Technology Design team for on-site design requirements.
- Coordinate with the Project Designer to perform site visits.
- Coordinate with the Project Designer to review and approve project purchase orders.
- Works effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems.
- Exhibits and adheres to the established Visual Comfort Company Values.
- Must demonstrate commitment, dependability, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule while being present in the workplace to effectively collaborate and communicate amongst co-workers and teams.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: This role is primarily Monday through Friday from 8am – 5:00 pm and will vary based on business needs.
- Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
- Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
- Compensation: Competitive base salary.
- Health Benefits: Visual Comfort pays the majority of employees medical, vision, and dental coverage, available starting the first of the month following your start date.
- Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
