Project Manager - Construction Purchasing - WDD

About the position

Wynn Resorts' Design & Development division is seeking a brilliant Project Manager to coordinate the bidding process, conduct cost analysis, purchasing, confirming installation for all FF&E orders and collaborating closely with vendors and internal partners in order to complete the assigned projects timely and within allocated budget.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the bidding process with the project support team.
• Establish bid lists for specified commodities based on experience and manufacturing methods.
• Visit factories to ensure the quality of goods and the efficiency of the manufacturing process.
• Assist the Purchasing Manager in creating and managing a project budget.
• Reliable and familiar knowledge of the project status including budget, deliveries, and schedule.
• Attend various meetings for projects and departmental updates.
• Negotiate pricing and analyze bid packages to ensure the selected vendor is best suited for the order.
• Oversee and expedite orders placed by the project team to ensure the schedule and budget restraints are being followed.
• Update reports and manifests as requested by the Purchasing Manager.
• Effectively communicate information related to purchase orders to vendors and other members of the project team.
• Manage vendor submittals with Interiors and researches product efficiencies.
• Execute tasks assigned by senior members of the project team in an efficient and timely manner.
• Inspect goods to maintain the high standards necessary for a 5 star property.
• Manage project installation by interfacing with construction management and contractors.
• Reconcile budgets and job cost.
• Manage project 'close out' procedures.
• Manage and supervise project support staff including daily direction of tasks, workload management, addressing performance issues, recognizing and rewarding discretionary efforts of team.
• Provide additional training and support to project support team.

Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of FF&E purchasing experience required
• Manufacturing knowledge of FF&E construction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Impeccable integrity and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Team player that thrives in a high pressure work environment
• Must be 18 years of age or older