Project Manager – Furniture

MalaceHR is seeking an experienced Project Manager Furniture to support a leading corporate facilities client. This position is responsible for managing the planning procurement coordination and installation of furniture packages for commercial workplace projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in furniture project management furniture dealerships owners representation or corporate workplace environments and understands the technical aspects of commercial furniture systems. While design experience is beneficial this role is heavily focused on project execution coordination procurement budgeting scheduling and client management.

This is a 69 month contract assignment providing maternity leave coverage with the potential to transition into a full-time opportunity based on business needs and performance.

• Independently manage furniture projects from planning through final installation.
• Oversee projects up to approximately 50000 rentable square feet (RSF) and assist with larger workplace projects.
• Develop furniture Scopes of Work (SOW) and procurement packages.
• Coordinate activities between project managers architects furniture dealers vendors clients and construction teams.
• Manage furniture procurement vendor selection order entry and delivery schedules.
• Review furniture Bills of Materials (BOM) and design deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Track project budgets schedules procurement milestones and installation timelines.
• Coordinate relocation planning move management communications and change management activities.
• Maintain project documentation including furniture logs procurement records budgets schedules and open item trackers.
• Serve as the primary client contact for all furniture-related questions and project updates.
• Lead project meetings and communicate project status with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with client standards company procedures and project requirements.
• Identify project risks and proactively resolve issues to maintain project schedules.
• Collaborate closely with internal project management and construction teams to ensure seamless project execution.

• Bachelors degree in one of the following:
  • Project Management
  • Construction Management
  • Interior Design
  • Communications
  • Or a related field
• 35 years of experience in furniture project management or a related role.
• Experience working within:
  • Corporate real estate
  • Furniture dealerships
  • Architecture & Design (A&D) firms
  • Owners representative environments
• Strong understanding of commercial furniture specifications and technical coordination.
• Experience developing furniture Scopes of Work and procurement packages.
• Familiarity with furniture procurement order management and installation coordination.
• Ability to review architectural drawings furniture layouts and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Strong project management organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and budget expectations.

• Previous experience working as a Furniture Project Manager Furniture Dealer Project Manager or Owners Representative.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• NCIDQ certification.
• Experience using CAD CET or other furniture design software.
• Understanding of commercial construction processes and workplace renovations.
• Experience supporting corporate office relocations workplace transformations or occupancy projects.

The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced commercial project environment. They possess strong furniture industry knowledge understand technical furniture specifications and excel at coordinating multiple stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Candidates with experience working for furniture dealerships owners representative firms workplace consulting organizations or corporate facilities teams are highly encouraged to apply.

• Candidates must reside in Austin Dallas or Houston Texas.
• Hybrid work environment with:
  • 23 days per week at a local office.
  • Travel to client sites as project needs require.
• Additional project-related travel expenses (airfare hotel meals etc.) are reimbursed.
• Occasional early morning or after-hours work may be required during furniture installations.