Program Manager, Government (Furniture)

Job Description

Who We Are: We are passionate about creating a team of people who support each other in all that we do. With competitive salaries and excellent incentives and benefits, we have attracted a group of talented, engaging teammates that create an amazing culture.

What We Do: At Bialek, we are pioneering tomorrow’s workspaces. We are a growing and well-established Rockville, MD based Office Furniture and Interior Modular Construction dealer specializing in commercial, healthcare, government, and higher education environments. With primary manufacturer lines such as Herman Miller (furniture) and DIRTT (architectural walls), along with 200+ other manufacturers, Bialek creates inspiring workplaces across various industries.

About You: The Government Program Manager will coordinate and manage the design, execution, and installation of furniture projects of varying size and complexity, which may include installation of prefabricated interior construction. The Program Manager must have experience with systems furniture and design, including experience managing the delivery and installation of furniture projects. This is an all-encompassing position, requiring a multi-faceted individual with a passion for furniture.

Responsibilities include:

Acts as a single point of contact and holds responsibility for all aspects of interiors projects from inception to final close-out and invoicing

Plans, coordinates, and oversees all tasks, critical dates, client and third-party interface and relations, as well as performance quality and customer satisfaction

Manages General Contractor relationships, attend construction meetings, responsible for maintaining a schedule of values and payment applications

Coordinates and works with General Contractors (GC) to maintain project schedule

Performs site visits and participates in site measurements for shop drawings by others

Manages sub-contractors (installers) to ensure that all installations are completed by a DIRTT certified installer, and per DIRTT quality control standards

Generates requests and responses for labor estimates

Manages and tracks change orders relative to the project scope

Resolves problems and issues manufacturer deficiencies as quickly as possible, resolving all punch list issues

Monitors progress of an entire project from start to finish

Reads/Reviews government and GC contracts for project scope and service requirements

Develops bid and GC contract responses; generates detailed work plans

Responds promptly to client inquiries

Participates in meetings and activities

Performs as a team-player, demonstrating a willingness to be a hands-on problem solver

Qualifications:

5+ years of Construction experience is required

3+ years Interior Modular Construction or Architectural Products Project Management experience preferred

Strong product and technical experience

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage several projects at one time

High sense of urgency

Leadership qualities, including a calm rational approach to project coordination and problem-solving, able to execute tasks efficiently and calmly

Enthusiasm for learning and making customers happy

Good computer skills including MS Office and MS Project

Competent skills with AutoCAD and/or CET preferred

College Degree

Physical Demands: This position requires long times of sitting and walking. Occasional travel to project sites is required.

Bialek is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.