Job Description
About the Role
We're looking for a Project Manager (Workplace Interiors). This role will align client objectives and ensure the successful delivery of profitable and high-quality projects. They will manage projects from concept through completion. As the management lead for the assigned projects, they will oversee all aspects as a key team member.
Project Leadership
- Responsible for leading and owning the management of small and medium-sized projects of limited complexity.
- Responsible for actively and regularly partnering with project design and technical leaders to execute the project, coordinate resources, and integrate inputs from inception to completion.
- Participate as a leading project team member in all aspects of the project scope—informing the work plan, supporting design, complying with jurisdictional requirements, leading and producing content for all documentation phases, overseeing construction administration services, and coordinating with outside consultants.
Planning & Scheduling:
- Creating the Work Plan (including appropriate staffing requirements).
- Developing Project Schedule (aligned with work plan).
- Identifying and contacting the necessary Consultants.
- Coordinate all administrative, design, and technical project efforts to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects.
- Work with leadership regarding staffing and project planning. Serve as a primary client and consultant contact.
Budget & Financial Management
- Assist in developing proposals and informing the scope & fee in project pursuits.
- Monitor the financial performance of the project; proactively develop concrete plans to mitigate loss where applicable
- Ad Services: Understand contracts, accurately and proactively identify scope that differs or exceeds agreement, and promptly convey this additional scope to the client.
- Ad Services: Develop additional service requests and negotiate additional fees with the client before the work commences.
- Actively monitor client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks and project team assignments.
- Manage client expectations and consultant coordination to complete the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to the clients’ satisfaction.
- Actively manage project dynamics, manage risk and proactively maintain alignment with scope.
- Work closely with Finance & Accounting to comply with project delivery standards and execute billing promptly.
- Prepare strategic project plans for project success.
- Specialized strength in management execution, knowledge of the whole design process, competent in all conventional aspects of interior design and/or architecture.
- Proven experience in all phases of design services.
Capabilities
- Fundamental competency in fulfilling Key Responsibilities for the Project Manager job category.
- Specialized strength in management execution, knowledge of the whole design process, competent in all conventional aspects of interior design and/or architecture.
- Must demonstrate experience in all phases of design services.
- Ability to resolve complex technical/design issues and provide guidance.
- Ability to motivate and supervise the work of others.
- Competent in business writing and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of fundamental contract language & concepts.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants/contractors, and staff.
- Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff.
- Proficient in applicable PM software, including BlueBeam Revu, Newforma, and Clearview.
- Experience with Revit, AutoCAD and other project delivery tools, and the desire for continued learning.
- Work with Finance to monitor outstanding accounts receivable.
Qualifications
- Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited program.
- Five plus years of commercial architecture/design experience and management experience.
Salary
- $90-$110,000 plus discretionary bonus
Benefits
- Generous PTO starting on day one
- Paid company holidays plus floating holidays
- Fully paid end-of-year office closure
- Multiple medical plan options + telehealth
- Dental and vision coverage
- Fully paid medical leave for maternity, illness, or non-work-related injury
- Paid Care & Bonding leave
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Bonus program
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-subsidized phone plan
- Professional licensure reimbursement
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office