Interior Project Manager

Perkins&Will•Houston, TX

About The Position

As an Interior Project Manager on the Perkins&Will Houston Interiors team, you will have 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 the project team, and understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions. You will be responsible for managing projects using the Deltek Project Management system, completing work plans 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 Interior Project Designers to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to changes in various projects, and provide ongoing communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to the project team. You will prepare strategic plans for project success, serve as the primary client liaison to maintain client satisfaction, and 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 coordinate staffing resources with the Operations Director and coordinate effectively with clients, professional partners, and consultants, ensuring timely resolution of client concerns and management of business issues. You will understand project financial management and contract administration, including project coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and contract negotiations. You will cultivate partnerships with strong industry professionals including General Contractors, Engineers, Furniture Dealers, and Audio-Visual Consultants. You will have the ability to direct, mentor, and coordinate work efforts of multiple project teams and mentor staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline required.
10 years of relevant experience including experience with corporate office clients.
Experienced in all phases of project design, construction documentation production, programming, space planning and FF&E.
Understanding of project financial management and contract administration including project coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and contract negotiations.
Revit proficient.
Basic project management software skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to direct, mentor, and coordinate work efforts of multiple project teams.
LEED GA or obtain 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.
BIM
Building codes (ADA)
Basic knowledge in pro
Preliminary design studies
Contract documents
Field observations and
Life safety requirements
Specifications
Construction contract administration
Project kickoff and closeout
Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
Advanced Revit
Deltek Project Management System or similar
Microsoft Office/ Adobe Suite
Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop

Nice To Haves

Licensure (NCIDQ or registered architect) preferred.

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.
Full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
Manage project teams, fosters collaboration, demonstrates 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.
Understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions.
Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; completes work plans 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 Designers 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 responds 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 develops 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.
Coordinate staffing resources with Operations Director.
Coordinate effectively with clients, profession, including planning and partners, and consultants, ensuring strategies, design and space timely resolution of client concerns planning, documentation, furniture and management of business issues.
Understand project financial management and contract administration, including project coordination, budgeting, scheduling and contract negotiations.
Cultivate partnerships with strong industry professionals including General Contractors, Engineers, Furniture Dealers and Audio-Visual Consultants.
Has the ability to direct, mentor and coordinate work efforts of multiple project teams.
Mentor staff.