Assistant Project Manager

Everett Design Inc., a luxury soft goods and upholstery fabrication and design studio, is currently searching for a detail-oriented, multi-tasker to join our team. Our couture approach is appreciated by our client base, which consists of the top interior design firms in the nation. Gretchen Everett Shop is our newest venture into e-commerce.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager and senior staff, Assistant Project Manager will document and record each individual project from inception to completion, continually evaluating status of projects and updating accordingly. We promote an open, inclusive environment that emphasizes cooperation and teamwork.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities and Competencies:

• Develops project logistics and workflow; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities of all stakeholders – customer, vendor, workroom, other management staff, etc.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; applies feedback to improve performance; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Manages difficult customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures in detail.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Follows instructions and responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years experience in project management in a fast-paced organization
• Must have own vehicle for off-site appointments
• Strong computer skills with pertinent Microsoft Office 365 computer applications; proficiency in

QuickBooks; familiarity with cloud technology, especially DropBox and OneDrive

• Strong written and verbal skills with finely-tuned attention to details

Salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Silver Spring, MD 20910: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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