Project Coordinator
14 days ago
Huntington Station
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Bonus based on performance, • Employee discounts, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off 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, were building the internal systems to match our creative ambition and were 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. Youll manage vendor communication, track orders, follow up on lead times, and ensure everything lands exactly when and where its 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 • 24 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