Project Manager-Architect (Furniture Manufacturing at IO Furniture

Reports To: Chief Commercial Officer

Key Summary of the Job

• To coordinate and handle all aspects of project execution
• To oversee all aspects of furniture delivery and installation from start  to finish
• To coordinate the activities of the Installation team on site
• To liaise with all internal teams and ensure that all technical  requirements are incorporated in the project design and installation      documentations.
• Ensuring that each project is executed within defined schedule.

Core Working Relationships

• Technical Team
• Production Team
• Installation Team
• Logistics/Procurement Team
• Interior Design Team
• Customer Service Team
• Accounts Team

Task Complexities

• Provide day to day project management for multiple projects
• Survey site to determine site readiness
• Collaborate with Interior Designer and Technical department to meet Clients’ requirements/expectations.
• Schedule pre-installation and post-installation meetings with the installation supervisor, Interior Designers and Technical team.
• Ensure that installation drawings are accurate and complete, and that any additional information required for installation is provided to the head of installation team on site.
• Oversee all aspects of the project implementation and facilitate client communications.
• Plan and supervise product delivery and installation, including performance of work, installation administration and timeliness of task completion.
• Analyse and resolve all site issues.
• Conduct quality inspection of work done on site by installation team, identify and resolve snags
• Attend site meetings and act as point of contact for clients for all project communication during execution process
• Provide Technical consultation to clients and clients’ team.
• Maintain detailed project documentation of key project decisions and clients /project requests and revision.
• Provide timely and formal written communication throughout project execution period and disseminate all critical information to clients and projects teams.
• Provide weekly project status update during operations or management meetings.

Key Job Attributes

Generic

• Analytical and quantitative decision-making skill
• Oral and written communication skills
• Problem-solving, creativity
• Ability to Multitask
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Proactivity, Integrity, Discipline and must deliver results
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation skills 

Technical

• Sound knowledge of the Company’s products and services
• Ability to read floor plans and blue prints
• Ability to analyse, plan, schedule and implement project installation
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of furniture management and furniture project administration
• Basic technical and electrical knowledge

Education & Experience

• First Degree in Architecture or Engineering
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Navision experience is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management or design within the furniture manufacturing industry.