Architectural Project Manager - Northeast

About the Company:

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a talented Project Manager who can manage our field-based Architectural Wall projects in the Northeast (covering NY, MA, CT, Baltimore, Washington, DC). The ideal candidate will live in the greater New York city area and the position will be based out of KI's showroom in New York City with regular travel to job sites in the states you will cover. The salary range for this position is $90-$115,000 plus bonus. However, the final offer may vary based on your skills, experience and education.

This position will lead and manage all aspects of field-based Wall projects from purchase order through to installation ensuring customer deadlines and quality expectations are met. The Project Manager will represent KI in project management meetings with customers, general contractors, architects, dealer partners, and installation partners virtually or at the job site, and will act as the liaison between KI Sales and Corporate Installation Services. Technical knowledge of KI Wall products and services, general knowledge of KI products, basic architecture, and construction schedule management is key to the success in this role.

Responsibilities:

Visit job sites to verify project details with clients

Establish and manage detailed project schedules from manufacturing through shipping, delivery and punch

Provide technical assistance to customers as it relates to our Wall products and product capabilities

Analyze blueprints and freehand drawings to determine project scope, specifications, dimensions, and requirements of Wall projects

Value engineer quotations and provide additional or alternate options to provide the end user with an attractive cost

Manage all final project close-out requirements including change orders and punch lists

Assist Designer with reviewing incoming RFP/bid requests, specifications and RFI’s

What you Need to Succeed:

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Design, Interior Design or related field

3-5 years’ experience in construction or project management

Project Management Institute PMP or CAPM certification desired

Ability to understand discounts, commissions, accruals, sales tax, installation and labor rates

Understanding of building codes, hardware specifications and electrical systems

Project management tools, techniques and software

Previous experience reading/working with blueprints and freehand drawings

What KI Offers You:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Gain stock ownership in the company as an employee.

Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Enjoy full coverage for your well-being.

A 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Benefit from employer contributions to your retirement savings.

Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays: Take time off to recharge and spend with loved ones.

Employee Product Discounts: Receive special pricing on company products.

Educational Reimbursement Program: Get support for degree programs and certifications.

Full Benefits Package: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Equal Opportunity Employer