Space and Occupancy Planner

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

WHO WE ARE:

Through our offering of furniture, walls, and audio-visual solutions, Continua Interiors is on a mission to transform the way people work, learn and heal across the Midwest. Continua places great importance on fostering a supportive work environment that values culture, community, and connection with both team members and clients. We are not just a company; we are a movement, reshaping the dealer landscape across the Midwest.

OUR CORE VALUES: Strive To Be Great | Do Hard Things | Stronger Together | Own It

LOCATION: The position will primarily work at a client site in the North Haven area - Should be located within driving distance

Accountabilities:

• Design – Space and Occupancy
• Own Project Plan and Lead Project Team
• Time, Budget and Risk Management
• Onsite Presence
• Project Close-out
• Customer Satisfaction

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist client team with day-to-day project requests in the clients East Region
• Plan and implement projects including moves, adds and changes
• Utilize AutoCAD software to support facilities requests for space and occupancy planning, following client drawing and layering standards
• Interface with client’s CAFM (computer aided facility management) software, as required
• Meet with end users to define project scope, goals and deliverables
• Define tasks and required resources
• Create project schedule
• Lead project team milestones and deadlines
• Field measurements and product take offs
• Request estimates from vendors
• Prepare budgets
• Propose budgets to end users
• Work with client purchasing team to issue purchase orders to vendors
• Order entry and management
• Track deliverables
• Coordinate installations with all parties
• Manage budget
• Lead and/or attend construction meetings
• Monitor and report on project progress
• Implement and manage change orders
• Implement and manage punch lists
• Closeout and invoicing
• Triage warranty requests and engage Continua warranty team
• Triage service requests and engage Continua service desk
• Perform other duties as assigned to support client

Requirements:

What You Should Have:

• 3 years of proven work experience in project management or account management
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in interior design, business, communications, or an industry related field
• Knowledge of commercial furniture solutions would be an asset
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Monday.com, Enterprise resource planning (ERP), and an enthusiasm for learning new software programs
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• CAFM (computer aided facility management) software experience
• Excellent communication skills: Listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions, writes clearly and informatively
• Demonstrate high-level analytical thinking expertise: thoughtful analysis and problem-solving skills, effective decision-making, and leadership competencies, execute tasks efficiently and calmly, lead completion of multiple tasks and deadlines, conflict resolution
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: collaborate effectively with project stakeholders, internal team members and vendor partners to manage expectations and ensure a positive client experience
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to remember the details of each project and scope of work
• Occasional out-of-state travel; willingness to travel when required

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• HSA, DCA and FSA options available
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k Match (50% of every 1% up to 4%)

The hiring compensation range for this position is $70k-100k. Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and location, as well as internal equity and market considerations.

Notice: The physical demands described above represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these essential functions. The job description above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards for the position. Incumbents should follow any other instructions and perform any related duties as assigned by their manager.

Notice: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management reserves the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

Continua is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Continua is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.