Director of Operations & Project Management for Architectural Walls

Job Details

Level
Management

Job Location
Secaucus - Secaucus, NJ

Description

About Empire Office

Empire Office is the largest commercial furniture dealer in the world, with over 78 years of experience and more than 435 full-time employees across the country. We are the preeminent Steelcase dealer in the United States and support a list of more than 500 manufacturers. We partner with best-in-class architects, designers, brokers, craftsmen, and manufacturers to deliver proven workspace solutions. With creative and cost-effective results, we address business challenges and activate brands.

Overview

Empire Office is currently seeking a

Director of Operations & Project Management for Architectural Walls

in our

Secaucus, NJ office . This role will work closely with our Vice President, Project Management & Design to identify and develop strategic business goals and drive profitability for the Architectural Walls business. This individual will oversee and manage the day to day operations of the Architectural Walls team and be responsible for liaising with internal departments to foster a positive work environment. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a crucial aspect of our business, contributing to the growth and success of our organization.

We are looking for a strategic partner to help implement ways to support a recently constructed sales division properly and effectively for all three Empire Sales Markets. While growth is the main objective - the guidance provided will help the team provide the necessary support for RFP's - Repeat Clients - or simple service work in which turnaround / response times are most critical. This individual will help create a positive working environment in which the team can work and flourish under.

Job Responsibilities

The Director of Operations & Project Management for Architectural Walls will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of the operational processes related to architectural wall solutions. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to ensure efficient production, quality control, and customer satisfaction while aligning operations with the company's overall goals.

Key responsibilities include:
Oversee and manage all the operations and/or field operation activities of the Architectural Walls business
Lead the Architectural Walls project management and estimating teams and support and troubleshoot complicated challenges that arise in the field
Act as the liaison for Sales for all assigned accounts
Collaborate with the Architectural Walls Salesperson to drive the sales growth strategy and profitability across the enterprise
Responsible for identifying and developing strategic client relationships
Act as a liaison between the Architectural Walls and enterprise-wide departments and functions to foster a collaborative work environment
Collaborate with the Architectural Wall Suppliers to maintain working relationships - regarding pricing and deliverables
Lead Integration between Architectural Wall Division and Empire Internal Operations Team

Skills & Qualifications
BA or BS degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related field required
At least 10 years of relevant work experience in the construction or commercial furniture industry
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in operations within the architectural walls or related industry
Willing to travel up to 25% of the time
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with and understand floor plans / Architectural Drawings
Familiar with and understanding of schedules written within various project opportunities
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to drive process improvement and attention to detail
Proven ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Proficient in Procore - Construction Management Software
Has an understanding establishing profit levels and GP %
Has and understanding and ability to maintain budgets - costs of each individual project
Has and understanding and ability to maintain budgets - costs of the department overall

Skills & Qualifications

BA or BS degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related field required
At least 10 years of relevant work experience in the construction or commercial furniture industry
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in operations within the architectural walls or related industry
Willing to travel up to 25% of the time
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with and understand floor plans / Architectural Drawings
Familiar with and understanding of schedules written within various project opportunities
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to drive process improvement and attention to detail
Proven ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Proficient in Procore - Construction Management Software
Has an understanding establishing profit levels and GP %
Has and understanding and ability to maintain budgets - costs of each individual project
Has and understanding and ability to maintain budgets - costs of the department overall

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