Project Coordinator- Architectural Products

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, Project Coordinators work in a fast-paced environment which involves coordinating projects with outside sales team, pricing, product sampling and technical product information for high volume specialty products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for quotation and project completion
• Communicate with multiple departments keeping projects on time and within budgetary constraints. This includes customers, sales team, suppliers, and supervisors
• Read and interpret architectural drawings. Specifically, Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCP), Elevations, Fixture Schedules, job specifications etc.
• Prioritize workloads using input from outside and inside influences with a sense of urgency
• Generate formal quotations, enter and track sales orders through shipping while keeping in constant contact with customer and Sales on project status.
• Customer focused with a vision of continuously improving the customer experience
• Expedite, multi-task, and problem solve complex customer requests
• Learn company processes and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills,

• 1 years Project Management.
• Knowledgeable in current version of AutoCAD Drawing Viewer, AutoCAD, and Revit software a plus
• An understanding of interior design as related to wall covering products and capable of supporting alternatives to customer for a variety of design/architectural solutions a plus
• Organization skills to prioritize and plan accordingly
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Outlook, Word
• Design experience working with architectural and design firms a plus
• Knowledge of Acoustic performance in workspaces 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 / Vet/ Disabled