FF+E Specialist/ Project Manager

Perkins&Will•Dallas, TX

16h

About The Position

As an FF+E Project Manager at Perkins&Will, you will support FF&E design from concept to installation. You will select and complete specifications for all finishes, furniture, equipment, and accessories. You will contribute to the development of the interior design practice and guide the FF&E design direction of a project in line with its purpose and function. You will take full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget. This role involves coordinating staffing resources, sourcing and selecting materials, furniture, fittings, equipment, and accessories. You will accompany clients or operators to visit showrooms or arrange for product samples, and prepare finishes boards and FF&E presentation boards for clients. You will manage project teams, foster collaboration, and demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction to inspire high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery. You will be responsible for managing projects using the Deltek Project Management system, completing 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 on the assigned project. You will research and develop design in line with sustainability aspirations and meet with suppliers to build the library and inform designers on an ongoing basis of all new products in the market. You will manage the FF&E drawing package and the creation of all spec sheets to accepted standards. You will participate in marketing opportunities and develop successful client relationships for continuing business. You will oversee FF&E presentations to clients, liaise with Project Directors and FF&E briefing on projects, and monitor design excellence. You will liaise with senior management via regular feedback sessions.

Requirements

Experience with project coordination, managing work on site.
Experience in developing an FF&E package from inception to completion with focus on sustainability.
Experience in preparing presentations.
Excellent design and drawing experience along with ability to produce high quality detailed FF&E specification information.
Knowledge of REVIT, Photoshop, InDesign and SketchUp.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team.
Excellent client management skills.
Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software.
Advanced Revit.
Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper.
Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite.
Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay.
Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop.
Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio.
LEED GA 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.
Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required.

Nice To Haves

Interiors licensure preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

Support FF&E design from concept to installation.
Select and complete specification of all finishes, furniture, equipment and accessories.
Contribute to the development of the interior design practice.
Guide the FF&E design direction of a project in line with the purpose and function of the project.
Take full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
Coordinate staffing resources.
Source and select all materials, furniture, fittings, equipment and accessories.
Accompany the client or Operator to visit showrooms or arrange for product samples.
Prepare finishes boards and FF&E presentation boards to clients.
Manage project teams, foster collaboration, demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas and successful project delivery.
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.
Research and develop design in line with sustainability aspirations.
Meet with suppliers to build library and inform designers on ongoing basis of all new products in the market.
Manage the FF&E drawing package and the creation of all spec sheets to accepted standards.
Participate in marketing opportunities and develop successful client relationships for continuing business.
Oversee FF&E presentations to clients.
Liaises with Project Directors, FF&E briefing on projects and monitors design excellence.
Liaises with senior management via regular feedback sessions.
Project kickoff and closeout.