Project Manager (Office Furniture)

Position: Project Manager

Status: Full-time, regular

Compensation: Salary of $70,000 to $85,000 plus a targeted bonus of up to $9,000 per year

Supervisor: Project Management Team Lead

Hours: The company’s office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. This position regularly requires significant engagement beyond/outside of these days and hours, according to business needs.

Location: 601 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60661 and throughout the greater Chicago area

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Manager plans, coordinates, and implements the order, delivery, and installation of contract furniture projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as single point of contact for, and coordinate with, client, architect, general contractor, subcontractors, building manager, movers, installers, and project management company as required.
• Direct, coordinate and manage task assignments and completion for entire dealer team.
• Develop work plan, schedule, and logistics based on overall project parameters, project schedule and scope, and customer’s goals.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including documentation of key project decisions, customer requests, project revisions, etc.
• Provide timely, formal written communications throughout project to client, dealer and project team.
• Review specifications with project designer and determine order organization and phasing.
• Verify field measurements and coordinate core locations and power requirements.
• Coordinate change orders once order has been placed.
• Review ship dates for adherence to project schedule.
• Attend project construction meetings and verify site readiness for delivery and installation. (This may include travel out of state.)
• Coordinate and schedule delivery and installation of product.
• Provide packing list for warehouse team and site logistics plan for delivery and installation team.
• Review install drawings with project designer and lead installer.
• Supervise site installation for accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify punch items and oversee punch list resolution.
• Other duties, as assigned

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Creative problem solver
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, engineering, planning, construction management, or related field or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum two years of experience in contract furniture, commercial interior design, project management, or related field

NOTE: This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, and responsibilities expected of the individual who fills the role. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added, changed, or removed at any time, with or without notice, as Thomas Interiors sees fit.