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HKS, Inc. · 2 months ago

Senior Interior Design Project Manager - Commercial Interiors

HKS, Inc. is a leading firm in the field of interior design, seeking a Senior Interior Design Project Manager for their commercial interiors projects. The role involves managing client relationships, overseeing project execution, and collaborating with design teams to ensure successful project delivery and adherence to the firm's standards.

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Responsibilities

Acts as primary client relationship owner, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies, needs and progress
Manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of a project, including post-occupancy evaluation and sharing/harvesting lessons learned and project impact, in collaboration with Design Director, Project Architect or Job Captain
Collaborates on the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation, construction administration and furnishings selections and purchases
Oversees coordination of project team interaction both internally and all other project participants
Facilitates team’s self-evaluation to distill and distribute project lessons learned within the firm
Oversees application of products and materials appropriate for the project
Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
Integrates HKS expertise and innovation in all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate HKS best practices, sustainable design solutions, subject matter expertise and resources strategically and efficiently for the client, user and community
Manages and oversees the project team in collaboration with other disciplines (such as consultants) to establish design solutions that can be technically implemented within the constraints of the project goals, budgets, available time and within local ordinances and codes
Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues through the scope of the project
Coordinates client presentations and public hearings as needed
Monitors project to anticipate potential risks and collaborates with the PIC, legal team and client to resolve issues
Holds project team responsible for detailed code and zoning analysis, performance analysis and deliverables on HKS standards, best practices and quality expectations
Oversees project meeting management, including scheduling, determining meeting purpose, preparing agendas and meeting report and maintaining action items log on regular basis
Attends on-site visits and field reviews as necessary
Manages existing design technology and continually explores, improves on and evaluates best uses for technology for all interior design services

Qualification

NCIDQ certificationSustainable design accreditationAdvanced experience in BluebeamAdvanced knowledge of sustainabilityAdvanced knowledge of architectural systemsExperience in RevitExperience in PhotoshopExperience in InDesignAdvanced experience in ExcelBasic knowledge of RhinoBasic knowledge of GrasshopperBasic knowledge of DynamoBasic knowledge of NavisworksBasic knowledge of TwinmotionBasic knowledge of EnscapeBasic knowledge of FF&E softwareBasic experience in VisionExperience in MS Office Suite

Required

Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, related field or equivalent experience
Typically 15+ years of experience
Advanced experience and skills in Bluebeam
Intermediate experience in Photoshop and InDesign, and virtual reality such as VR headsets and Yulio required
Basic knowledge of Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Illustrator, AI Design tools required
Basic knowledge of Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required
Basic knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) specifications software required
Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
Advanced knowledge of FF&E to carry out design intent required
Advanced Knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process, required
Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings and models, required
Successful track record with managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment required
Advanced proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time required
Advanced presentation skills required
Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
Advanced ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external, required
Advanced ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required
Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
Travel may be required

Preferred

NCIDQ certification or architectural license strongly preferred
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Intermediate experience in Revit preferred
Basic knowledge of Navisworks preferred
Basic experience in Vision preferred
Intermediate experience in MS Office Suite preferred
Advanced experience in Excel preferred

Company

HKS, Inc.

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HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance.

H1B Sponsorship

HKS, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (48)
2024 (29)
2023 (23)
2022 (30)
2021 (11)
2020 (15)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dan Noble
Chairman, President & CEO
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Cory Brugger
Chief Technology Officer
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