Senior Project Manager

Continua Interiors; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Company paid Short Term and Long-Term 

Disability insurance

401k match

Job summary

Continua Interiors is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead client projects from planning through close-out in a full-time, on-site role in the Midwest. You will own project plans, schedule resources, manage budgets, and coordinate with clients and trades to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management, strong communication and leadership skills, and familiarity with furniture solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven work experience in project management or project management support.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, communications, or an industry-related field.
• Knowledge of commercial furniture solutions preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Monday.com, ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills with clear written and verbal ability.
• High-level analytical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with calm focus.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own Project Plan and Lead Project Team.
• Time, Budget, and Risk Management.
• Maintain onsite presence and attend OAC meetings.
• Create, maintain, and execute master project schedules and plans.
• Establish project budgets for services.
• Plan delivery dates and sequencing for orders.
• Coordinate pre-installation meetings and monitor installation progress.
• Drive timely invoicing and deliver close-out documents.
• Evaluate and close out projects with 100% completion.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in business/communications/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Monday.com

ERP systems

Job description

Through our offering of furniture, walls, and audio-visual solutions, Continua Interiors is on a mission to transform the way people work, learn and heal across the Midwest. Continua places great importance on fostering a supportive work environment that values culture, community, and connection with both team members and clients. We are not just a company; we are a movement, reshaping the dealer landscape across the Midwest.

OUR CORE VALUES

Strive To Be Great | Do Hard Things | Stronger Together | Own It

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Own Project Plan and Lead Project Team
• Time, Budget, and Risk Management
• Onsite Presence
• Project Close-Out
• Customer Satisfaction

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Plan and implement projects greater than $25K.
• Maintain constant and consistent communication with the client to provide updates on project status, address concerns promptly, and ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables
• Create, maintain, and execute master project schedules and project plans.
• Establish project budgets for services.
• Obtain and manage building information including Certificates of Insurance.
• Plan requested delivery dates and order sequencing for Order Entry.
• Review acknowledgement dates and assist with discrepancies.
• Presence onsite with GC and other trades by attending Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings
• Verify jobsite conditions, dimensions, and site readiness.
• Schedule labor and install resources.
• Review installation drawings and field packets.
• Coordinate pre-installation meetings with project and installation teams.
• Monitor installation work and project schedules.
• Report on installation and/or delivery progress.
• Manage change orders.
• Complete final walk-through and oversee punch list process to ensure 100% completion of the project.
• Drive timely invoicing to meet forecast projections.
• Provide all close out documents at project completion.
• Evaluate and assess result of project.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• 5+ years of proven work experience in project management or project management support.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, communications, or an industry-related field.
• Knowledge of commercial furniture solutions preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Monday.com, Enterprise resource planning (ERP), and an enthusiasm for learning new software programs.
• Excellent communication skills: Listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions, writes clearly and informatively.
• High-level analytical thinking expertise: thoughtful analysis and problem-solving skills, effective decision-making, and leadership competencies.
• Ability to execute tasks efficiently and calmly, lead completion of multiple tasks and deadlines, and perform conflict resolution.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: collaborate effectively with project stakeholders, internal team members, and vendor partners to manage expectations and ensure a positive client experience.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to remember the details of each project and scope of work.
• Willingness to travel when required; occasional out-of-state travel may occur.
• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop. The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 30 pounds. This position may require travel between offices, jobsites, and/or client locations, which may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, lifting light luggage, and adapting to different time zones.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:

• A State-of-the-Art Facility with incredible technology throughout and a multitude of workspaces at your disposal
• Use the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) methodology to provide tools to help individuals and teams achieve goals, growth, and improvement.
• Quarterly All Company Meetings
• Community Service opportunities
• Company social hours
• Ability to use your talents and strengths to make a positive impact

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a salaried position. Compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and location, as well as internal equity and market considerations.

Benefits available in this position include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• HSA, DCA and FSA options available
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401k Match (50% of every 1% up to 4%)

HOURS:

This is a full-time position. Standard work schedule is Monday-Friday unless otherwise noted.

DISCLOSURES:

Notice: The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their manager.

Notice: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Continua is a drug-free workplace.

Continua is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position.