Sr. Project Manager

Sr. Project Manager

The Sr. Project Manager serves as the primary on-site point of contact and liaison between the internal project team, clients, installers, and construction partners. This role is responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and execution of furniture installations from initial site verification through final client walk-through. Key responsibilities include managing installation schedules, labor quoting and budgets, shipping and delivery coordination, change orders, and overall installation quality and performance. The Sr. Project Manager verifies site conditions, resolves product and installation issues in the field, coordinates with general contractors and subcontractors, and attends construction meetings as required. This position maintains consistent communication with internal teams, lead installers, and clients, tracks billable project management time, supports the development of junior project managers through coaching and mentoring, assists with departmental training initiatives, and performs other related duties as assigned to support business operations.

Key Accountabilities

Installation Planning & Execution

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of furniture installation, including schedule, labor, quality, budget, and overall execution.
• Create and manage installation schedules aligned with construction milestones and client move-in dates.
• Monitor shipping, delivery, and installation activities to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Track installation progress from start to completion and proactively address issues or delays.
• Request, review, and manage labor quotes from third-party installation vendors.
• Manage and track change orders related to labor and project scope.

Site & Field Coordination

• Verify site conditions, including field measurements, existing product inventory, paths of travel, power, and data locations.
• Resolve product or installation issues efficiently and professionally in the field.
• Coordinate closely with general contractors, subcontractors, and installers to maintain project schedules.
• Attend construction and coordination meetings as required.

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain consistent, clear communication with internal project teams, lead installers, and clients throughout the installation process.
• Serve as a reliable on-site representative of KBM Hogue during installation activities.

Leadership & Departmental Support

• Support and develop junior project managers through coaching and mentoring.
• Assist Project Management leadership with departmental training initiatives and process improvements.
• Assist with the curation of Standards Binders when requested.

Administrative & Time Tracking

• Regularly track and report billable project management time.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in furniture project management or a related field (e.g., construction management).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong ability to learn and utilize business operating systems.
• Experience with MS Project and PlanGrid preferred.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly motivated with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a strong spirit of teamwork and collaboration.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as required.

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed.
• Valid California driver's license required.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Travel: Approximately 2030%, including travel to KBM Hogue offices (San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento), client sites, and occasional overnight domestic travel.

Classification

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Workers' Compensation Code: 8742
• EEO Classification: 5 Administrative
• Work Schedule: Hybrid, minimum of three (3) on-site days per week

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or activities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

KBM Hogue does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.