Project Coordinator
17 days ago
Huntington Station
Job DescriptionProject Coordinator Location: Huntington, NY (On-Site) Status: Full-Time Reports to: Founder/Business Manager About Suite Pieces Suite Pieces is a luxury design destination where full-service interiors, curated furnishings, and artisan craftsmanship come together. With over a decade of legacy and a bold vision for national growth, we specialize in transformative design experiences, custom upholstery, and elevated retail offerings. As we scale, we’re building the internal systems to match our creative ambition — and we’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Project Coordinator to help us bring our design work to life, on time and on budget. The Role We are seeking a sharp, organized, and execution-focused Project Coordinator to own the purchasing, scheduling, and coordination of custom goods — from design approval to delivery. You’ll manage vendor communication, track orders, follow up on lead times, and ensure everything lands exactly when and where it’s supposed to. This is a backend powerhouse role — perfect for someone who loves bringing plans to life, thrives in spreadsheets and checklists, and wants to grow into a strategic operations role over time. Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Order Management • Place and track all orders for furniture, fabrics, wallpaper, trim, upholstery, and accessories, • Manage purchase orders, vendor confirmations, and internal documentation, • Follow up with vendors to confirm ship dates, resolve issues, and expedite timelines as needed, • Log and track all goods by project/client in an organized system Vendor & Workroom Coordination • Liaise with upholstery shops, drapery workrooms, refinishing vendors, and installers, • Schedule fabrication, pickup, and installation windows, • Ensure vendors receive accurate specs, materials, and payment, • Resolve vendor delays, damages, or miscommunications quickly and professionally Project Scheduling & Execution • Build internal timelines from order to delivery to install, • Coordinate install schedules with clients, installers, and the design team, • Communicate status updates clearly to the internal team (and clients, if needed), • Ensure all parts and materials are ready before install days — no missing pieces Financial & Operations Support • Ensure vendor payments are submitted on time, • Work with bookkeeping team to reconcile invoices, • Flag margin issues or overages before they become problems, • Help refine SOPs as you go — documenting better ways to do things Ideal Experience & Qualities • 2–4 years experience in project coordination, purchasing, operations, or design support, • Familiarity with the design industry, upholstery, or custom fabrication (a big plus), • Highly organized, with strong follow-through and attention to detail, • Excellent communicator — with vendors, team, and clients, • Skilled in spreadsheets, order tracking, and digital tools (Google Suite, Asana, Trello, etc.), • Calm under pressure; proactive about problem-solving, • Eager to grow into a bigger role — COO, Operations Lead, or beyond Why Join Us • Be part of a growing, creative brand with an ambitious future, • Learn the operations behind luxury design, custom goods, and scaled execution, • Work closely with leadership and play a direct role in bringing our projects to life, • Gain visibility and mentorship toward a bigger operational leadership path