Transition Consultant (Furniture Design Role)

Gilbane Building Company • Richmond, VA

1d • $85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Transition Consultant II (Furniture Design Role) manages furniture design, procurement, and installation activities supporting facility activation projects. The role serves as a primary liaison among clients, vendors, and project stakeholders, ensuring design intent is carried through planning, execution, and close-out. It acts as the owner’s representative during activation and a direct client interface on assigned projects, supporting clear communication and issue resolution. The position also develops and maintains project schedules, logs, tracking tools, and reports; monitors contract requirements and scope; identifies and resolves project risks; and may supervise and mentor junior staff.

Gilbane describes the role as an opportunity to develop leadership and technical skills through training resources including Gilbane University, while working with an experienced team. The initial project is located in Southern Virginia. Travel may be up to 50%, with future assignments potentially requiring up to 60%; evening and weekend work may be needed. Virginia compensation is $85,000–$115,000, based on factors including location, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The package includes health and welfare benefits and a profit-sharing/401(k) plan. Applicants offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4–8 years of experience in furniture design, procurement, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of furniture design, procurement, and activation processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Teams.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and drawings.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work evenings and weekends as needed; future assignments may require up to 60% travel.
• Applicants offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally, 1 year of project management or consulting experience.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the furniture design process, including schedule development, stakeholder coordination, documenting decisions, and serving as the design team’s primary point of contact.
• Develop competitive solicitation packages from design documents, identify qualified bidders, and facilitate procurement activities.
• Track and coordinate furniture orders from acknowledgement through delivery and installation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for change-order coordination and documentation.
• Validate utility locations and perform field measurements to support design accuracy.
• Coordinate delivery, warehousing, and installation activities with vendors.
• Perform punch-list reviews, verify invoices, monitor payments, and manage project close-out.
• Act as the owner’s representative during activation and manage onsite vendor activities.
• Serve as a direct client interface for assigned projects, ensuring clear communication and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, logs, and tracking tools, including complex databases as required.
• Prepare and present materials to support client decision-making.
• Develop monthly reports for internal review and client submission.
• Monitor adherence to contract requirements and project scope.
• Identify project risks and issues and proactively drive solutions.
• Work independently to initiate and manage required project tasks.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff in executing project responsibilities.
• Participate in performance reviews of project staff, as requested.

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing and 401(k) plan.
• Training opportunities through Gilbane University, including leadership and technical skills development.
• Opportunity to learn industry skills while working with an experienced team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level