Project Manager (Furniture Installation PM Coordinator)
4 days ago
Towson
Job Description American Design Associates specializing in corporate, educational, government, hospitality and healthcare furniture is looking for a project manager to add to their team. This candidate must have strong organizational and communication skills and be able to multi-task, create a well-organized environment, work as a team player with installation and provide outstanding customer service. The core roles: • Determining project objectives, requirements, and scope., • Creating, overseeing, and recording tasks at every stage of a project., • Guaranteeing the timely delivery of tasks, project deliverables, and materials., • Supervising all the resources required for project execution., • Maintaining transparent and efficient communication with project stakeholders, clients, and team members to ensure they are updated on project developments., • Understanding and actively dealing with potential obstacles and risks., • Recording project information by using a variety of project management tools., • Ensuring exceptional quality and successful project outcomes., • Maintaining project documentation, including project plans, and other records for tracking and auditing project progress., • Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement in future projects., • Work with Installation and Project Management Director to ensure project success., • Manage onsite installation teams and contractors to ensure maximization of time and performance., • When needed, provide pricing and quotes for installation to sales team members for jobs in the proposal phase., • Review orders, layouts, and acknowledgements to ensure that all elements of the order are complete and implement any necessary adjustments to the order by working with design and/or sales for a successful install., • Work with manufacturers to verify that items are arriving as per the acknowledgement date., • Work with Operations to schedule jobs to ensure that all proposals are delivered on time and meet the clients’ expectations and deadlines., • Once verified, contact clients for installations and deliveries. Collect all information necessary for the installation team to deliver (i.e., stair carry, elevator available, parking, building regulations, etc....)., • When needed, contact subcontractors for work to be completed. Secure quotes and complete pricing so jobs are budgeted properly by the sales team in the proposal phase. In addition, collect all necessary paperwork from subcontractors to verify insurance, and provide a contact person for all subcontracted work. Verify subcontractor invoices as correct and authorize payment based on written quotes for work., • Project manage jobs as a key contact on site. When needed, this may include nontraditional work hours such as early mornings or after hours and weekends., • Site evaluation and preparation. This may include visiting sites prior to installation to ensure that layouts and measurements are accurate and correct. Work with the design and sales team when adjustments are needed., • Work with design in preparing installation documentation for large scale project installations. Work with install to ensure a seamless large project installation. This includes meeting with the installation team and reviewing layouts, trucking schedules, etc., • Track needed replacement products, services calls, and punch related issues. This includes ensuring that replacement items are installed, completed and/or sent to the customer in a timely manner., • When needed, go and meet with clients to evaluate service-related issues and take necessary steps to resolve service-related issues. · 3–5 years in Project Management. · 3-5 years in Coordination or Leadership Role. • Communication skills to interact with team members, stakeholders, and clients effectively. They must be able to convey ideas, requirements, and progress clearly and diplomatically. · Computer skills are a must. Ability to work Microsoft Office and Excel required. Ideal candidate familiar with Team Design, Trello and/or PlanGrid. · Time management skills for multiple schedules, meeting deadlines, and allocating resources efficiently. · Organizational skills are required for an effortless workflow. Documentation, prioritization, multitasking, and breaking down difficult projects into stages are essential. · Problem solving is a key skill for this position. · Ability to physically lift and/or move furniture and products when needed. Job Type: · Full-time (M-F/ 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) · Weekends and after hours only if needed. Company DescriptionAmerican Design Associates, Inc., established in 1996, is a premier furniture dealer and design firm known for delivering exceptional value and superior design solutions. With our extensive resources, industry expertise, and personalized approach, we create ideal interior environments that enhance our clients' functionality, aesthetic appeal, and comfort of their space. Whether we are designing a new space or revitalizing an existing one, American Design Associates is the trusted partner for innovative, high-quality furniture and design solutions. Located in Towson, Maryland, American Design Associates serves clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region—including Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, and beyond. We specialize in providing design solutions for a variety of industries including Workplace, Education, Government, Healthcare, Hospitality, Architecture and Design. We are focused on meeting our clients' interior design goals within budget, and on scheduleAmerican Design Associates, Inc., established in 1996, is a premier furniture dealer and design firm known for delivering exceptional value and superior design solutions. With our extensive resources, industry expertise, and personalized approach, we create ideal interior environments that enhance our clients' functionality, aesthetic appeal, and comfort of their space. Whether we are designing a new space or revitalizing an existing one, American Design Associates is the trusted partner for innovative, high-quality furniture and design solutions.\r\n \r\nLocated in Towson, Maryland, American Design Associates serves clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region—including Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, and beyond. We specialize in providing design solutions for a variety of industries including Workplace, Education, Government, Healthcare, Hospitality, Architecture and Design. We are focused on meeting our clients' interior design goals within budget, and on schedule