Project Manager

Empire & Co. is a commercial furniture dealership that delivers workplace solutions, including design, project management, and installation services. The Project Manager oversees furniture, fixtures, and equipment projects from budgeting through client closeout, coordinating vendors, deliveries, installations, schedules, and on-site issue resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Review all FFE items and coordinate with Client or architects
• Consisting of Film/Signage/Furniture/Vending/Plants/Accessories/Supplies
• Review client needs on project-by-project basis
• Receive project kickoff information
• Attend kick-off meeting with client team in person as needed, or remotely
• Attend project meetings, construction meetings and conference calls
• Establish milestone dates for all vendors
• Develop preliminary delivery and installation schedule for all FFE Vendors
• Coordinate field verification of critical demands
• Coordinate deliveries with General Contractor, trades workers and building management for all FFE vendors (i.e. elevators)
• Request and assemble installation documents and provide installation books
• Spot check order and counts
• Check all incoming deliveries to ensure accuracy of product
• Coordinate with electrician and data on site
• Make sure the site is maintained and any excess product is managed appropriately
• Continually monitor site and the progress of the job
• Troubleshoot any on site issues
• Bring back any additional work orders from the field and work with Sales and Operations
• Coordinate training with manufacturers on proper use of furniture
• Prepare punch list and submit verification of the resolution on all items
• Coordinate and schedule all punch issues for FFE vendors
• Establish and attend furniture walk through
• Duties could include helping with placement/staging of accessory items
• Coordinate with client on final closeout or project

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years work experience in facility management, design, or related office furniture experience
• Technical / professional training or two-year degree
• Proven organizational and follow through skills
• Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge (Outlook/Excel/Word)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work hours as needed to support team and meet customer expectations
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient with mathematical disciplines
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, furniture spec plans or other architectural drawings
• Ability to analyze problem solve and make decisions following company protocols
• Ability to travel on as needed basis