Assistant Project Manager

Job description / Role

Assistant Project Manager - Furniture Projects Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join our furniture projects team, specializing in managing commercial and residential furniture installations, custom furniture projects, and interior fit-outs.
This role will support the Manager in coordinating furniture deliveries, installations, and client relationships while ensuring project quality and timeline adherence.

Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate furniture delivery schedules, installation timelines, and team logistics
- Support project planning from initial client consultation through final installation
- Manage furniture inventory tracking and warehouse coordination
- Create and maintain detailed project timelines and installation schedules
- Liaise with manufacturers, suppliers, and installation teams
- Monitor quality control during furniture assembly and installation
- Prepare site surveys and space planning documentation
- Assist in managing client expectations and communication
- Track project budgets and expenses related to furniture procurement
- Coordinate with designers and architects on furniture specifications
- Manage punch list items and follow-up on warranty issues
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and installation standards.

- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Project Management, or related field
- 2-4 years experience in furniture project coordination or installation management
- Knowledge of commercial furniture specifications and installation processes
- Experience with CAD software
- Understanding of furniture manufacturing and installation standards Preferred
- BIFMA (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association) knowledge
- Experience with custom furniture production and installation
- Background in interior design
- Certification in project management (CAPM, PMP) Skills & Competencies:
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and quality control
- Problem-solving skills, especially in on-site situations
- Effective communication with clients and team members
- Ability to read and interpret furniture specifications and drawings
- Leadership capabilities in coordinating installation teams

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.

We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.

Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

• Banking & Finance
• Human Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering