Project Manager - Toronto, Canada - Drechsel Business Interiors

Description

Job Title:
Project Manager


Basic Function:

Single point of contract and integrative responsibility, for all aspects of assigned contract furniture projects, from inception of project to final close-out and invoicing.

Plans, coordinates and oversees all tasks, critical dates, client and third party interface and relations, performances quality and customer satisfaction, budget and project administration for each assigned project.

Is responsible for entire business transaction for each project.


Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

Customer/Account Servicing

• Provides single point of contact for customer for all project communications
• Provides professional customer interface and client relations throughout project
• Is responsible for customer signoffs, approvals and formal paperwork

Project Planning, Coordination and Management

• Establishes overall project scope and manages dealer/manufacturer team to ensure coordinated effort
• Directs, coordinates and manages task assignments and completion for entire dealer team
• Develops work plan, schedule and logistics based on overall project parameters, project schedule and scope, and customer goals
• Reviews project site, plans and product specifications
• Assists in establishing fees, developing quote/presentation and making presentation to customer
• Provides technical consultation to customer
• Provides single point of contact for, and coordinates with client and all third party firms (A&D firm, contractor, cabling vendor, building manager, electrician and other trades, clients' facility and IT groups, movers, etc.)

Project Administration

• Maintains detailed project documentation, including documentation of key project decisions and customer/project requests, revisions
• Provides timely, formal written communications throughout project to client, dealer and project team
• Manages accurate and detailed record keeping, including receiving documentation, time sheets and contract adherence, signoffs and approvals, key decision records, etc.

Project Implementation

• Assists in the preparation of the quote, the development of the proposal and the presentation to the client.
• Coordinates with customer service for order entry notes and product delivery scheduling

Order Management

• Reviews ship dates for adherence to original requirements
• Interfaces with factory, as necessary, regarding shipping schedules and special instructions for manufacturing/shipping.

Installation/Implementation

• Supervises site installation, including performance of work, installation administration and timeliness of task completion
• Ensures field paperwork is complete and delivered in a timely manner

Punch, Invoicing and Project Close-Out

• Walks project and develops punch list; responsible for punch list resolution.
• Confirms project completion and ensures all invoicing is timely and accurate
• Manages all final project closeout requirements, including lien releases, contract requirements, client signoffs, etc.

Contract Furniture/Technical Skills

• Has the ability to produce takeoffs, specifications and order ready documentation if required.
• Has the ability to analyze, plan, schedule and implement project installation.
• Has a strong knowledge of all aspects of contract furniture management, including account management, project management, order preparation, order management, installation, relocation and contract furniture administration.
• Has a working knowledge of interior construction, interior design, moves and relocations, trucking, furniture manufacturing and shipping, building management and current workplace issues.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

- project management: 2 years (preferred)


Work Location:
One location