Job Title: Project Manager (Commercial Furniture)
Contract: 6-9 months (maternity leave coverage, but possibility to extend FTE offer after coverage based on business need)
Hiring for ASAP
FTE Hourly Rate: around $48/hr
Shift: M-F, 8am-5pm, projects may have installations where timing might be earlier/outside the hours
Location: Not a fully remote position as candidates may be required to go to a local office 2-3 times a week as well as travel to client sites (as required). Looking for candidates in Texas, need to be in either Austin, Houston, or Dallas. Any extra client travel would be covered by a project for reimbursement (hotel, food, flight, etc...)
Candidate Skills: Furniture manager/owner's rep background would be ideal, strongest candidates in the past. Strong understanding of technical specifications. More focused on the project management aspect than the design aspect, design can work, but they must know the furniture aspect. Microsoft Office suite experience.
The Project Manager, Furniture is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of a furniture project. This role involves developing furniture Scopes of Work and procurement packages, managing pre-order entry activities, coordinating furniture installations, and providing excellent customer service to clients. The Project Manager, Furniture will lead a furniture project and collaborate with stakeholders to successfully execute furniture scope within budget and schedule constraints.
What This Job Involves:
- Lead and manage a furniture project independently up to 50,000 RSF and assist on larger projects.
- Coordinate activities with project management team, architect, client, furniture dealer, and all involved parties.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including furniture Scopes of Work (SOW), procurement packages (in coordination with internal or external design team), project plans, budgets, and schedules.
- Coordinate and manage relocation communications and change management plans.
- Incorporate best practices and industry standards into furniture management processes.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and concerns related to furniture.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including project management, and construction, to facilitate successful furniture installation.
- Develop procurement packages, oversee vendor selection, order entry, and management for furniture-related services.
- Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to review project progress and address any issues or concerns.
- What your Day-to-Day will look like:
- Plan and organize furniture scope, including creating furniture SOWs, procurement packages (in coordination with internal or external design team), budgets, and schedules.
- Coordinate activities with project management team, architect, client, furniture dealer and all involved parties.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, such as furniture open items log, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Review final furniture dealer design deliverables and furniture Bill of Materials (BOM) for accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and concerns related to furniture.
- Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate and align furniture scope and installation activities with overall project plans and schedule.
- Develop furniture procurement package, oversee vendor selection, and order entry, ensuring quality and cost-effective services.
- Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to review open furniture design items, project progress and address any issues.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in project management, construction management, interior design, or communications.
- 3-5 years of practical experience in a similar role, preferably within the corporate real estate industry such as an A/D firm (in design project management role) or furniture dealership.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage a project.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office suite.
- Knowledge of furniture management best practices and industry standards related to specifications and technical coordination of furniture.
- Familiarity with architectural drawings, furniture and space planning concepts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project management certification (PMP)
- NCIDQ certification preferred
- Experience with design software such as CAD or CET preferred but not required.
- Understanding of construction processes and the commercial real estate industry.
Pay: $45.00 - $48.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have atleast 3-5 years of practical experience in a similar role, preferably within the corporate real estate industry such as an A/D firm (in design project management role) or furniture dealership?
Education:
Location:
- Dallas, TX 75201 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Dallas, TX 75201 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
