Assistant Project Manager - Interior Design

Colliers Engineering & Design•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Interior Design to join its Commercial Building Engineering Services team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The role assists with the technical and administrative direction and supervision of projects, communicating regularly with the Project Manager and clients to help ensure work is completed in accordance with the contract. The position may also manage smaller projects as a way to develop project management skills. The team includes architects, interior designers, engineers, and planners who coordinate design with client needs across commercial, workplace, healthcare, education, hospitality, and mixed-use environments. Services include interior design, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design, programming, corporate branding, standards integration, workstation specification, facilities and construction management support, energy solutions, and LEED certification. The multidisciplinary approach supports communication and project alignment from concept through construction. The company describes a safe and comfortable work environment, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to make an impact through projects and company-sponsored activities. It supports work-life balance and employee growth through compensation and benefit offerings, education reimbursement, learning resources, mentorship, wellness programming, and philanthropic opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design, or equivalent work experience as required to maintain licensed architect status.
At least 8 years of experience as an Interior Designer on commercial-related projects.
Prior Revit experience is required.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees and managers.
Ability to collaborate closely with managers, leadership, clients, and in-house and outside consultants.
Client-facing experience.
Ability to work primarily independently.
Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites and meetings.
Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Certified Interior Designer (NCIDQ) and/or AIA licensure in Pennsylvania.
AutoCAD, Adobe Creative, and SketchUp experience.
Previous business development and project management experience in planning and executing design or construction projects.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing effective work plans and labor budgets for supervisor approval.
Monitor project schedules and capital cost budgets to meet client needs.
Oversee work and productivity on assigned projects.
Work toward established profit, productivity, and deliverable-schedule goals.
Participate in or lead team meetings and ensure project review and approval procedures are followed before completed work is submitted.
Negotiate project scope changes with clients in relation to budgets and schedules, subject to supervisor approval.
Ensure project work complies with designated QA/QC standards, systems, and procedures.
Coordinate and communicate with project employees to support high utilization rates, including through project team meetings.
Review monthly labor and cost reports to check progress against established project goals.
Assist in mentoring junior staff in technical and business practices and corporate objectives.
Assist with preparation for public hearings, meetings, and other project presentations.
Work with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit client bills and follow up on timely payment.
Follow the Health and Safety program and applicable SOPs.
May oversee assigned staff, including timesheet review and approval, performance evaluations, and daily supervision.