Interior Project Manager- Workplace

Perkins&Will•Dallas, TX

20h

About The Position

As an Interior Project Manager at Perkins&Will, you will understand and consistently execute 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. You will take full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget. You will manage project teams, foster collaboration, and demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery. You will participate in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process. You will provide complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team. You will take responsibility 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 taking place on the assigned project. You will work with the Interior Project Designer to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to changes in various projects. You will provide ongoing communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to the project team. You will understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions. You will prepare strategic plans for project success. You will serve as the primary client liaison to maintain client satisfaction. You will participate in marketing opportunities and develop successful client relationships for continuing business. You will consider risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability. You will understand design philosophies and current trends throughout the profession, including planning and strategies, design and space planning, documentation, furniture specifications, materials, and finishes. You will review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. You will demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas. You will mentor staff. You will coordinate staffing resources with the Operations Director. You will coordinate effectively with clients, partners, and consultants, ensuring timely resolution of client concerns and management of business issues.

Requirements

BIM
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
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

Understand and consistently execute 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.
Take full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
Manage project teams, foster collaboration, demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas and successful project delivery.
Participate in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
Provide complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
Take responsibility 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.
Work with Interior Project Designer to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
Provide on-going communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to project team.
Understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions.
Prepare strategic plans for project success.
Serve as primary client liaison to maintain client satisfaction.
Participate in marketing opportunities and develop successful client relationships for continuing business.
Consider risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
Understand design philosophies and current trends throughout the profession, including planning and strategies, design and space planning, documentation, furniture specifications, materials, and finishes.
Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
Mentor staff.
Coordinate staffing resources with Operations Director.
Coordinate effectively with clients, partners, and consultants, ensuring timely resolution of client concerns and management of business issues.