Who We Are
We are your MillerKnoll dealer. Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, we provide award-winning workplace solutions for corporate clients across North America. Western’s mission is to create a better workspace where people and businesses thrive. Our thoughtful approach and exceptional service have earned Western a loyal client base that spans decades.
Western provides excellent career opportunities and growth. Western believes that our commitment to excellence has been critical to our success. We continue to seek, recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. If you are personally committed to "being the best" at what you do, we encourage you to consider joining our team.
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for a full-time Project Manager to join our Los Angeles team. Duties for our PM include proposing new product and plan installation, reconfiguring existing product, partnering with Project Coordinator team to manage orders, scheduling and punch list resolution, as well as developing a day-to-day relationship with client representatives. Project Managers also work closely with the DTLA Business Developers in securing new business from clients and end users.
Position Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Business Developers in securing new business
- Develop proposal/bid response
- Client/design firm interface
- Product selection and specification development for systems and ancillary furniture
- Field site assessment
- Maintain GP % and GP $s on all orders within the range established by BD and organization
- Audit product specifications & pricing supplied by others
- Obtain drawing sign-off as required
- Coordinate installation schedule with Project Coordinator and client
- Oversee installation and punch list walkthrough with client/architect
- Advise Project Coordinator of punch list items
- Maintain product knowledge and knowledge of installation methods
- Review status reports and proactively communicate with client/designer
- Assume lead responsibility in all aspects of managing an account once account is secured
Position Requirements
- Education: 4-year degree preferred
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a similar position and 1 year of experience with Knoll and Herman Miller product highly preferred
- Computer software knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat
- Knowledge of basic AutoCAD, CAP 20/20, and CORE highly preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Strong numeric ability and numeric reasoning skills
- Self-reliant, self-directed, independent thinker
- A team player
- Internet savvy
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines
What We Offer
- Base salary determined on experience and skill level
- Performance based bonus program
- Vehicle allowance
- Partial reimbursement of cellular data plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (after eligibility period) along with a rich portfolio of additional employee paid benefit offerings
- Non-contributory 401k
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and/or Dependent Care
- Generous holiday and vacation schedule
- Frequent company events and service opportunities
