Abstract: An adjustable ceiling panel installer is provided which consists of a base frame member, with a plurality of wheels mounted to the underside of the base frame member, so as to make the base frame member maneuverable. A pair of stanchion assemblies are provided, with each mounted at a lower end to one end of the base frame member in an upright position. A mechanism varies the height of the stanchion assemblies relative to the base frame member. A ceiling panel support frame member is mounted at each end to an upper end of the stanchion assemblies. The proper operation of the varying height mechanism will raise a ceiling panel against ceiling rafters and hold it thereto, so that the ceiling panel can be nailed to the ceiling rafters by at least one person.