Project Manager (Contract Furniture)

Company Description

Our client for over 100 years, has been distinguished in the Raleigh/Greensboro marketplace as the leading resource for your new and used office furniture needs.

Our mission is to be your single source solution for inspiring workspaces. We do this through consistent communication and continuous quality improvement of our services. .

As an authorized Steelcase dealer, we are able to focus on several different industries, including corporate, healthcare, education, legal, small business, and government organizations.

Job Description

The Project Manager supports the salespeople in the project management of furniture orders. This person will be responsible for handling projects from conception to completion. You will be required to have excellent organizational and communication (oral and 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 CSR.
• 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 an replacement parts, contact customer on status, and insure proper follow through.
• Participate in weekly project status update meetings with CSRs and Sales.
• Provide weekly project status update to the Vice President of Operations.

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 and determine disposition of any extra furniture.
• Provides technical support to and receives project information from Sales.
• Participate in the monthly Project Manager Team meeting.
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Operations.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Prefer 5 years of experience related to office furniture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Installation or office furniture project management experience is preferred.
• A valid NC driver's license is required.

Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K with match potential
• Maternity and Paternity leave
• 2 weeks of PTO
• Work / Life Balance

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

Additional Information

Base Salary 60,000 - 75,000 + Bonus

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.