Perkins&Will · 2 days ago
Senior Interior Project Manager
Perkins&Will is a leading design firm, and they are seeking a Senior Interior Project Manager. The role involves managing all aspects of interior design projects, ensuring effective execution and client satisfaction while leading project teams and maintaining communication with all stakeholders.
ArchitectureInterior DesignSustainability
Responsibilities
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design
Full responsibility for managing and directing 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
Leads effort in developing and validating project scope, fee, budget, services during the marketing and contract development process
Accountable for complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team
Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; completes work plans in Deltek, 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 Designer and Sr. Interior Project Designer to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects
Provides on-going communication through team meetings, minutes, and 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
Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication
Qualification
Required
10-15+ years of requisite experience
Professional Licensure
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of all aspects of the design process and project complexities
Full responsibility for managing and directing all aspects of projects
Manages project teams and fosters collaboration
Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction
Leads effort in developing and validating project scope, fee, budget, services
Accountable for complete and timely communication of project information
Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system
Works with Interior Project Designer and Sr. Interior Project Designer to avoid conflicts in schedule
Provides ongoing communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos
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
Considers risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues
Understands design philosophies and current trends throughout the profession
Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and document compliance
Mentors staff
Coordinates staffing resources with Operations Director
Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines
BIM proficiency
Knowledge of building codes (ADA)
Basic knowledge in programming and site analysis
Preliminary design studies
Contract documents
Field observations and measurements
Life safety requirements
Specifications
Construction contract administration
Project kickoff and closeout
Effective coordination and collaboration among discipline teams
Deltek software proficiency
Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
Advanced Revit proficiency
Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite proficiency
Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
Environmental Analysis software such as Ladybug and Climate Studio
LEED GA within 6 months of hire
Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design
Professional interiors licensure
Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline
Company
Perkins&Will
Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place.
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