Project Manager - Furniture Installation Project Management

Job description:

American Design Associates specializing in corporate, educational, government, hospitality and healthcare furniture is looking for a project manager to add to their team. This candidate must have strong organizational and communication skills and be able to multi-task, create a well-organized environment, work as a team player with installation and provide outstanding customer service.

Core role:

• Determining project objectives, requirements, and scope to guarantee the timely delivery of tasks, project deliverables, and materials.
• Supervising all the resources required for project execution thus ensuring exceptional quality and successful project outcomes.
• Maintaining transparent and efficient communication with project stakeholders, clients, and team members to ensure they are updated on project developments.
• Understanding and actively dealing with potential obstacles and risks.
• Maintaining project documentation, including project plans, and other records for tracking and auditing project progress. Recording project information by using a variety of project management tools.
• Work with Installation Director to manage onsite installation teams and contractors to ensure maximization of time and performance.
• When needed, provide pricing and quotes for installation for sales team members for jobs in the proposal phase.
• Work with manufacturers to verify that items are arriving as per the acknowledgement date. Track needed replacement products, services calls, and punch related issues. This includes ensuring that replacement items are installed, completed and/or sent to the customer in a timely manner.
• Work with Operations to schedule jobs to ensure that all proposals are delivered on time and meet the clients’ expectations and deadlines. This includes meeting with the installation team and reviewing layouts, trucking schedules, etc.
• Site evaluation and preparation. This may include visiting sites prior to installation to ensure that layouts and measurements are accurate and correct. Work with the design and sales team when adjustments are needed.
• When needed, go and meet with clients to evaluate service-related issues and take necessary steps to resolve service-related issues.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement in future projects.
• Duties as assigned.

Skill requirements for position:

· 3–5 years in Project Management/Coordination or Leadership Role.

· Computer skills are a must. Ability to work Microsoft Office and Excel required. Ideal candidate familiar with Team Design, Trello and/or PlanGrid.

· Communication skills, time management and organizational skills for multiple schedules, meeting deadlines, and allocating resources efficiently. Problem solving is a key skill for this position.

· Ability to physically lift and/or move furniture and products when needed.

Job type:

· Full-time (M-F/ 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

· Weekends and after hours when needed.