Facilities Intern, Macy's East - Corporate

About:
Macy’s is proudly America’s Department Store. There’s a reason we’ve been around for 160 years. Customers come to us for fashion, value and celebration. Macy’s is also known for giving back to our communities. 

The magic of Macy’s ultimately comes alive in our stores, and our store colleagues are the ones making it happen. They provide outstanding customer service, create a memorable shopping experience, and drive sales results. A store position at Macy’s (seasonal, part-time, or full-time) is the perfect way to explore the world of retail. Some of Macy’s top executives started their careers as part-time retail sales associates. Our store positions are ideal for forming relationships, building teams, and developing leadership skills to grow your career at Macy’s. Macy’s stores are ideal for building capability in creating partnerships, building teams, and developing the leaders of tomorrow. Macy’s is the “Academy” for retail careers.

Our store management team has the privilege to lead, manage, and inspire a diverse and creative team in delivering store results. Part business consultant, part relationship guru, and 100% leader, you’ll contribute and collaborate to drive the business forward. With frequent opportunities to advance, joining our store management team puts you on a fast-track to career success.

Job Overview:
Macy’s, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for the position of PM Co-op. This is an entry level position with responsibilities in project management and related financial management. These responsibilities include budgeting, issuing of commitments and contracts, as well as the coordination of related projects. Candidates will work with project owners, vendors and accounting services to ensure all capital projects and associated paperwork is processed within established standards, policies are followed, projects remain on budget and assets are reported timely and accurately. This includes scope definition, vendor proposal review, and bid analysis. Candidates will also be responsible for budget tracking and project closeout. The position works directly with project team members including facilities executives, regional directors, store technicians and operations managers to develop project framework from inception to completion. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Essential Functions:

• Project management; financial administration and task execution including oversight of multiple projects and facility management vendor coordination.
• Networking and supporting the facility organization as well as partner departments including Stores, Purchasing, Energy, Risk Management, Asset Protection and Operations.
• Management and follow through of financial commitments.
• Coordinate with Facilities team and stores for completion of all facility related store projects, including infrastructure, energy, customer facing, environmental, etc.
• Strategic initiatives to further develop, refine, and improve facilities management operations. • Work with stores, district and regional partners, and vendors.
• Regular, dependable attendance & punctuality. 

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Engineering and/or related field
• Prior work related experience a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Practices open and continuous communication, values keeping others informed, effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner
• Ability to read, write and interpret instructional documents such as reports and procedure manuals. 
• Basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to define concerns and provide appropriate solutions.
• Fluency in MS Office Suite applications.
• A high comfort level with technology.
• Strong financial and administrative skills.
• Ability to create and ensure accuracy of reports.
• Ability to monitor and maneuver workflow to achieve priorities.
• Capable of accepting feedback creatively to deliver improved results.
• Relentless drive for results with a strong sense of urgency and excellent follow-up skills. 

Physical Requirements

• This position involves regular walking, standing, hearing, and talking. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Involves close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and store/company needs. 

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