Project Manager - Commercial Furniture Installation

Emerald Blue•Mcfarland, WI

6h•$60,000 - $94,000

About The Position

The Project Manager leads commercial furniture installation projects from planning through closeout, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, client communications, internal teams, and vendor partners. The role is the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, engaging early to clarify scope, align expectations, identify risks, create schedules, phase deliveries, and coordinate meetings. The Project Manager develops and prices installation labor plans, sources and negotiates out-of-market labor, coordinates required trades, monitors vendor performance and product readiness, and manages project financials to protect margin and schedule. The position also evaluates site readiness, oversees installation execution, manages approved changes, resolves issues, leads punch-list and closeout activities, and secures client sign-off. The role contributes to continuous improvement by refining processes, tools, workflows, and documentation. It partners with Sales and Management on client meetings, planning, handoffs, and RFP responses, and supports operational and financial performance through tracking billable hours, reviewing estimates and actuals, reporting variances, and recommending adjustments. Local travel is required, with occasional overnight or out-of-state travel as needed. Employees must follow company safety rules and procedures. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in construction, commercial interiors, FF&E, facilities, architectural, AV/signage/flooring, or a similar project-based environment.
Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
Strong negotiation skills.
Understanding of financial drivers and budget management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
Ability to travel locally and occasionally overnight or out of state as needed.
Ability to follow prescribed safety rules and procedures and cooperate with the company safety program.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial furniture systems, architectural products, or FF&E.
Familiarity with Smartsheet and Microsoft Project; Procore, PlanGrid, and Bluebeam are nice to have.
Ability to read and interpret design and construction documents.
Experience coordinating with electrical, cabling, and other trades.
Knowledge of state labor laws and trade requirements.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
CAPM, PMP, or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risks for projects ranging from small to large and complex, acting as the primary liaison among clients, contractors, and internal teams.
Coordinate communication and alignment across design validation, site readiness, installation, and closeout.
Engage clients and Sales early to clarify scope, align delivery expectations, and identify risks.
Build and maintain project schedules, coordinate delivery phasing, lead meetings, and develop labor quotes and operational plans aligned with budgets.
Develop in-market labor quotes, staffing plans, and installation resource schedules; request, analyze, and negotiate labor proposals from third-party providers for out-of-market work.
Coordinate with electrical, cabling, AV, general trades, and other required trades.
Manage vendor performance and track delivery status and readiness of procured products.
Track budget-to-actuals for labor, vendor costs, and product flow, and recommend corrective actions to protect margin and timelines.
Review plans and specifications to identify site risks and readiness gaps, including dimensions, structural requirements, pathways, mounting details, cable routing, and product compatibility.
Conduct site evaluations, pre-installation walkthroughs, and field measurements; schedule and facilitate pre-installation meetings.
Oversee onsite execution, manage approved changes, and resolve installation or product challenges.
Lead punch-list walkthroughs, document action items, ensure timely resolution, and obtain final client sign-off.
Communicate closeout status, remaining tasks, and next steps to clients and stakeholders; prepare project summaries as needed.
Confirm client experience standards at handoff and identify follow-on needs or future opportunities; capture lessons learned.
Identify operational gaps and help improve processes, tools, workflows, and documentation.
Partner with Sales and Management on client meetings, project planning, handoffs, and RFP responses.
Track billable hours, compare actuals to estimates, report variances, and recommend adjustments to improve profitability, forecasting accuracy, and regional execution.