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Perkins&Will · 20 hours ago

Interior Project Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Perkins&Will is a design and architecture firm, and they are seeking an Interior Project Manager to join their Houston team. The role involves managing all aspects of interior design projects, ensuring efficient execution within scope and budget, and fostering collaboration among project teams.

ArchitectureInterior DesignSustainability

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Understand and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design

Full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget

Manages project teams, fosters collaboration, demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas and successful project delivery

Participates in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process

Provides complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team

Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions

Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; completes work plans including identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees and costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project

Works with Interior Project Designers to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects

Provides on-going communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to project team

Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions

Prepares strategic plans for project success

Serves as primary client liaison to maintain client satisfaction

Participates in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business

Considers risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability

Understands design philosophies and current trends throughout the profession, including planning and strategies, design and space planning, documentation, furniture specifications, materials, and finishes

Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual

Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas

Mentors staff

Coordinates staffing resources with Operations Director

Coordinates effectively with clients, profession, including planning and partners, and consultants, ensuring strategies, design and space timely resolution of client concerns planning, documentation, furniture and management of business issues

Understands project financial management and contract administration, including project coordination, budgeting, scheduling and contract negotiations

Cultivates partnerships with strong industry professionals including General Contractors, Engineers, Furniture Dealers and Audio-Visual Consultants

Has ability to direct, mentor and coordinate work efforts of multiple project teams

Qualification

RevitInterior DesignProject ManagementFinancial ManagementLEED GABIMBasic Project Management SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeAdobe SuiteCommunication SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline required

8-10 years of relevant experience including experience with corporate office clients

Experienced in all phases of project design, construction documentation production, programming, space planning and FF&E

Understanding of project financial management and contract administration including project coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and contract negotiations

Revit proficient

Basic project management software skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to direct, mentor, and coordinate work efforts of multiple project teams

LEED GA or obtain within 6 months of hire

Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation

Preferred

Licensure (NCIDQ or registered architect) preferred

Company

Perkins&Will

Glassdoor4.0

Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place.

Founded in 1935

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://perkinswill.com

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