Interior Design Project Manager
About The Position
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to join its Interior Design team in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office. The role manages, directs, and supervises assigned staff and coordinates technical and managerial direction regarding project scope, schedule, quality, and budget. The position leads projects from design through delivery, serving as the primary design liaison to clients and overseeing construction documents, project communications, technical integration, and financial performance. The team works collaboratively with clients to create innovative interior environments that foster creativity, comfort, efficiency, and flexibility.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of interior design experience.
- Bachelor's degree, master's degree, or equivalent work experience in Interior Design.
- Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, and InDesign.
- Advanced technical and non-technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Ability to work closely with others.
- Willingness to travel.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Nice To Haves
- NCIDQ certification.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with colleagues to promote an interdisciplinary and collaborative design culture.
- Lead, oversee, supervise, and coordinate project activities and ensure the success of managed projects.
- Serve as the primary design liaison to the client and oversee construction documents.
- Assign tasks to and oversee design and production staff as needed.
- Coordinate communication between clients and Colliers Engineering & Design, resolving client concerns promptly and managing contracts and additional services.
- Provide clear and timely feedback and communication to the project team.
- Monitor project team performance and approach to ensure quality standards and design goals are met.
- Establish, maintain, and document regular client, internal team, and consultant project meetings.
- Monitor client and technical issues to manage risk and minimize liability.
- Integrate the design and technical aspects of each project.
- Initiate, document, and maintain project setup, including contract review, project processes, filing procedures, work authorizations, and coordination with Accounting on invoice distribution.
- Meet or exceed project financial goals and provide Accounting with information needed to initiate invoicing.
- Maintain direct client and consultant contact to support timely collections and manage delinquent accounts receivable.
- Ensure complete and orderly preparation, distribution, and retention of project records.
- Apply knowledge of design philosophies, building design concepts, design software, and delivery methods.
- Understand and respond to the technical implications of design decisions.
- Define, monitor, and control project scope and services, schedule, and work plan.
- Prepare client and consultant proposals, fees, schedules, and contracts.
- Behave consistently with integrity, trust, and commitment.
- Promote office culture and studio mentorship.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid pregnancy disability leave.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
- Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
- Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
- Straight-time compensation for exempt employees' billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours in a work week.
- Education reimbursement.
- Free in-house educational and self-enrichment courses.
- Mentorship program.
- Wellness program.
- Women's Organization.
- Philanthropic opportunities.
- Safe and comfortable work environment.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
