Project Manager (Commercial Furniture Installation)

KI; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ESOP

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Product Discounts

Educational Reimbursement

Full Benefits Package

Job summary

KI is seeking a Project Manager to join our Installation team in the Oklahoma City or Tulsa area. You will oversee commercial furniture installation projects, warranty work, and service-related projects across the territory, serving as the on-site resource to meet manufacturer specs, quality standards, and customer expectations.

The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills, with travel throughout the territory.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business Construction/Project Management preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in construction, installation, project coordination or PM preferred.
• General knowledge of modular furniture helpful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and using tech for scheduling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage KI projects from sale to final completion including pre- and post-install activities.
• Prepare and manage weekly project schedules and status updates.
• Prepare and manage weekly Post Installation Reports.
• Serve as main KI Services COQ issue contact.
• Manage product training for technicians and vendors.
• Read and interpret architectural blueprints and furniture floor plans.
• Provide field technical support and reviews for product issues.
• Assist field installations per regional schedule and customer timeline.
• Conduct quality inspections with customers to develop punch lists.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's degree in Business Construction/Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

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.

KI is seeking a Project Manager to join our Installation team. This role can be based in the Oklahoma City or Tulsa area and is responsible for overseeing commercial furniture installation projects, warranty work, and service-related projects throughout the assigned territory. The Project Manager serves as the primary on-site resource to ensure installations are completed according to manufacturer specifications, quality standards, and customer expectations. This position requires strong problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills, as well as travel throughout the territory.

Responsibilities

• Manage KI projects for the district from point of sale to final completion including all pre-installation and post-installation activities.
• Prepare and manage weekly schedule of projects as well as provide weekly status updates for each project.
• Prepare and manage weekly Post Installation Reports.
• Serve as main point of contact for KI Services for COQ related issues.
• Manage the product training program for both technicians and vendors.
• Read and interpret architectural blueprints and furniture floor prints.
• Provide product technical support for field installations and provide technical reviews of product issues in the field.
• Assist field installations based on the timeline created by the Regional Manager, Sales Specialist and/or the customer.
• Conduct quality inspections with the customers to develop punch list of deficiencies.

What you Need to Succeed

• Associate's degree in Business Construction, Project Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of construction, installation, project coordination, and/or project management preferred.
• General knowledge of modular furniture is helpful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to utilize technology for project scheduling, reporting and documentation.

What KI Offers You

• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As an employee, you will have stock ownership in the company.
• Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your well-being.
• A 401(k) Plan with Company Match: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays: Time off to rest, recharge and maintain work-life balance.
• Employee Product Discounts: Special pricing on company products.
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Support for degree programs and certifications.
• Full Benefits Package: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.