Install Project Manager - Columbus, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

King Retail Solutions provides award-winning retail store design, manufacturing, distribution, installation, and complete program management services to local, national, and global retail clients and has been doing so for over 50 years.

We are thinkers, doers, idealists, and artists. All of us here have one thing in common: we care deeply about our clients’ success and put heart, soul, insight, and innovation into ensuring every project’s excellence.

We’re always looking for the hardest workers, the best talent, and the boldest thinkers. We offer challenging, high-energy work for people who are passionate about doing a great job and contributing to the success of the clients we exist to support. If you’re the right person then we’ll find a way to make the most of what you have to offer.

Position Summary:

The Install Project Manager (IPM) leads the on-site execution of retail installation projects across the U.S., managing subcontractors, timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This role ensures each project is completed according to plan by coordinating logistics, monitoring progress, and proactively resolving issues. Strong communication with clients and internal teams is key to keeping projects on track and delivering exceptional results.

This position requires heavy travel. IPMs spend approximately 90% of their time traveling out of home area . Supervise the completion of projects across the United States by overseeing sub-contractors to assure that their work is performed satisfactorily and on time. Complete required project reports while actively communicating project status to both clients and internal project managers, located at our corporate headquarters in Eugene, Oregon. Frequent night and weekend work is required, and travel up to 2 weeks at a time. The selected candidate will be based in Columbus Ohio.

Pay Range:

$75,000 - $85,000 a year.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receive schedule for installation and notify sub-contracted partners.
• Monitor progress as required by phasing of installation.
• Upload photos of site to installation department.
• Ensure on-site compliance with installation drawings and details.
• Assist with Quality Control of installation in retail stores.
• Provide completion photos and check lists.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Manage Sub Contractors
• Manage and control travel expenses through online software program.
• Assure site readiness availability for upcoming projects.
• Monitor performance of crew members by being on site (this could be day or night shift)
• Communicate with Account and Install managers.

Education & Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent; AA or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Two to four years of related retail construction, field and management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and other Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Project and time management skills.
• High level of organization and the ability to keep timelines and due dates.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under stress.
• Demonstrates good judgment and decision making based on information given.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and project organization programs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Night work is frequent.
• Weekend work is frequent.
• Travel periods can be up to 14 days at a time

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms
• Ability to occasionally climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

King Retail Solutions offers:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-Term Disability (company provided)
• Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off