Project Manager - Flooring Dept

The Project Manager supports the salespeople in project management of systems furniture orders of more than twenty (20) workstations. This person will be responsible for handling projects from conception to completion: check specs against drawings with Designer, coordinate the order entry activities and delivery schedules with Sales, SA, Designer, Customer, Installation Supervisor, building contractor, and furniture manufacturer to insure a successful installation. This position requires an extensive knowledge of the office furniture industry and excellent organizational and communication (oral & written) skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a project schedule outlining deadlines for specifications, construction, order entry, delivery, installation, and move.
• Monitor shipping schedules, scheduling receipt and installation with the Installation Supervisor, Customer and Salesperson.
• Insure that installation drawings are accurate and complete; and, that any additional information required for installation is submitted to the Installation Supervisor.
• Schedule pre-installation and post-installation meetings with the Installation Supervisor, Designer, Salesperson and SA.
• Coordinate with outside contractors (i.e.: telephone, cable, electricians) and inform them of installation methods within the furniture systems.
• Conduct a punchlist walk-through with the customer and attain a signature on outstanding issues.
• Pre-schedule punchlist work with Scheduler, order any replacement parts, contact customer on status, and insure proper follow through.

Other Duties:

• Be available for on-site coordination and resolution of any issues at time of installation.
• Schedule any off-site storage facilities if required.
• Inventory existing furniture to be incorporated into a new layout; tag said existing furniture for installation purposes.
• Develop a tagging system for new orders that will insure proper location of product into the building.
• Inventory and determine disposition of any extra furniture.
• Provides technical support to and receives project information from Sales.
• Other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); associates degree or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years related office furniture experience preferred.
• Proven organizational and follow-through skills required.
• Proven leadership ability skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime hours as needed to support the team and meet customer expectations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.