MDC Interior Solutions is a leading wallcovering and design solutions company headquartered in Glendale Heights, IL. It is one of the largest sources for commercial products and finishes in our industry. Today, a proven leader in commercial design, the company provides a broad array of products that have contributed to the company’s success over the last 50 years.
MDC’s portfolio includes Type II wallcoverings, a digital graphics studio, robust acoustical offerings, hand-crafted and specialty wall designs, and dry-erase coatings to name a few. Known for its ability to produce solutions that meet customers’ needs, MDC has earned a reputation for innovative products, value and service. The company’s product portfolio and knowledgeable sales team position MDC as the “Single Source, Total Solution” within the commercial design industry.
MDC has more than 65 outside sales representatives, as well as additional sales support, reporting to four regional offices. The company’s sales efforts extend further through a worldwide distribution network. A staff of approximately 70 associates are in MDC’s corporate headquarters.
Job Summary: The Design Solutions Acoustics Project Coordinator works in a fast-paced environment which involves coordinating projects with outside sales team, reviewing pricing, product sampling and providing technical product information for high volume specialty acoustics productions.
The Acoustics Project Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of custom acoustics projects playing a key role in managing a project once it becomes an order by working closely with other team members to ensure that the project stays on track from order entry through project completion. This includes collaborating with the Acoustics Project Estimator, managing the customer’s requirements, communicating with key parties such as MDC Sales Reps, customers, and vendors, reviewing Workshop Drawings, gathering PO & payments, and keeping the project on track through final production and shipping.
Background knowledge in architectural design, drafting, CAD and is preferred as our department is involved with the development of custom projects offered over a wide variety of acoustic products. Each job that passes through MDC’s Design Solutions Department is unique and completely custom. Being able to effectively communicate and evolve creative concepts throughout the life of a project is a key resource for a positive customer experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret architectural drawings. Specifically, Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCP), Elevations, Fixture Schedules, job specifications etc.
- Make effective decisions when presented with obstacles during a project to successfully bring a project to completion
- Communicate with multiple departments keeping projects on time and within budgetary constraints. This includes customers, sales team, suppliers, and supervisors. Work with the project team to develop cost-saving measures if Value Engineered (VE) options are required
- Communicate with the Sales Rep and/or customer throughout the progress of the project and identify and overcome potential roadblocks to avoid project hiccups
- Ensure that the project order meets the client’s requirements and work through any adjustments to the final budget for approvals, production and shipping.
- Effectively use analytical and problem-solving skills to help manage any concerns that may arise during the project.
- Monitor and track project progress via Trello and through other company procedures
- Time Management skills and familiarity with working in a fast-paced environment for high volume quote requests with tight turnaround timeframes and prioritize workloads using input from outside and inside influences with a sense of urgency
- Ability to be cross trained in Acoustics Project Estimator role to support team when needed
- Customer focused with a vision of continuously improving the customer experience
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in project management and/or estimating
- Bachelor’s degree or certification in project management, design, architecture, or related field recommended
- Strong math skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and strong organizational skills. Must be able to juggle multiple projects at any given time
- Strong problem-solving skills being able to identify and solve problems that may arise during the project. Must be able to think critically and remain solution oriented to meet project goals
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and other Project Management tools such as Trello and Google Sheets
- Knowledgeable in current version of AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam and other design software a plus
- Strong understanding of design principles including interior design in relation to wallcovering products and capabilities of supporting alternatives to customers for a variety of design/architectural solutions
- Knowledge of Acoustic performance in a workspace a plus
- Experience working with an Architectural Design firm a plus
Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
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
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms
Want more information about MCD? Check us out at www.mdcwall.com
EOE M/F / Disability / Veteran Employer
