project manager, furniture

Project Manager, Furniture

Responsibilities

• • Coordinate all phases of a project through construction including budgeting, scheduling, planning, development and execution. Act as the point of contact for the client, architect, designer, and general contractor throughout the duration of a project.
  • Maintain relationships with client, architect, owner’s rep and any other person on the client’s team.
  • Meet all deadlines throughout the project
  • Quarterback your team (Admin, Design, manufacturers) from the beginning of the process to the end
  • Provide weekly status reports on the progress of the order
  • Supply and update the Punchlist at the end of the installation and finish strong
  • Define, monitor and maintain control of the scope of work and services for the project including project schedules, work plan and attending project meetings.
  • Conduct surveys, site verifications, inventories and other services related to obtaining accurate information to analyze client/project needs.
  • Maintain current knowledge of developments and trends in the contract furniture industry with related products, applications, design concepts, work styles and building codes.
  • Ability to read and understand construction drawings, furniture specification plans, and other architectural drawings.
  • Ability to create budgets on Virtual Library.
  • Supports selling efforts by consulting with clients and providing product solutions and design options.

Qualifications

• • 5-10 years of relevant experience including experience with corporate office clients.
  • Experienced in all phases of project management, construction documentation production, programming, space planning, furniture specifications, and materials and finishes.
  • Familiarity with Core and CAP 20/20 preferred.
  • Knowledge or expertise in systems furniture preferred.
  • Herman Miller knowledge preferred.
  • Commitment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must have the ability to lead a team
  • Ability to prioritize a “to do list” for your team and yourself
  • Ability to stay focused and meet deadlines in an environment of fluctuating priorities.