Title:

Project Manager (Retail Interior Finish-Out)

Location:

Dallas, TX

Date Posted:

July 18, 2007

Contact Email:

Send cover letter and resume in WORD or PDF format to:

recruiter1@premier-recruiting.com

Position Overview:

Our large, extremely successful client is looking for (5) EXPERIENCED Project Managers interested in a true career opportunity with a recognized national leader in interior finish-out for retail companies. Due to on-going growth and expansion plans, this is NOT a temporary position.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this key management role, you MUST have experience managing interior finish-out projects in a RETAIL and/or CONVENIENCE STORE environment.

As Project Manager you will act as a liaison between your dedicated team and our client’s project contacts which represent some of the largest and most recognizable retail chains in the nation. You will be in constant contact with internal management staff including sales and operations as well as clients, partners and service providers.

There is real potential in this position for career advancement. A large percentage of project managers within this company became a Senior Project Manager or Director quickly.

You will have a support staff working under you including a Coordinator Assistant. This position only requires travel about 25% of the time, which is a big plus in this industry.

Client Overview:

Our Dallas based client is the industry-leading retail services solution provider. Their 600+ employees perform complete turnkey projects for top national retailers and convenience stores that include:  program management, store and fixture design, site surveys, logistic and consolidation services, construction management, store and fixture installation.

This company has experienced 35% growth EVERY YEAR since their start-up in 1990 and work with some of the largest and best known retailers in the United States. With a long history of consistently impressive sales and aggressive large-scale growth and expansion, promotion opportunities abound.

Salary Range:

Base $70,000-$75,000 plus bonus and GREAT benefits

Compensation Package Includes:

• Bonus of at least 10% or more likely, depending on the success and profitability of your projects. Some Project Mangers received bonuses of well over 100% last year.
• Project Managers will receive one of the best total compensation packages anywhere in the industry, including competitive pay and big-company benefits that include a lucrative 401 (k) with liberal company match, great training and many other perks and benefits.
• A truly employee-friendly work environment

Duties Include:

• Managing people: internal project team, subcontractors, vendors, client contacts
• Managing projects involved with retail interior finish-outs, remodeling, resets and new store program management accounts for big name retailers and/or convenience stores
• Providing clients with scope and specification development, project budgets, permit execution, vendor coordination and quality assurance control systems.
• Leading project meetings when necessary.
• Providing consistent reports to Corporate management and client project contacts on project progress.
• Ability to travel to out of town meetings when necessary (estimated at less than 25% of the time)

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience managing interior finish-out projects in a RETAIL and/or CONVENIENCE STORE environment is REQUIRED for consideration.
• Experience in the following areas: new store build-out, remodels, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, metals, studs and drywall.
• Ability to work with 3-4 ongoing projects at one time.
• Experience writing and negotiating contracts with clients, vendors and subcontractors.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong verbal and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service, problem-solving, teaming, and people management skills.
• Ability to show a proven track record of project management successes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of project management software
• Relocation assistance to the Dallas area will not be provided by our client

Please Note:
A cover letter should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to the above stated requirements of this position, as well as your salary history and requirements. No applicant phone calls please.

About Premier Recruiting Associates:

With two offices in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Premier Recruiting Associates is a leader in cost-effective professional and management recruiting, executive search and staffing solutions nationwide. For more information visit:  http://www.premier-recruiting.com/.

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