Senior Interior Project Manager

Perkins&Will•San Francisco, CA

14h•$138,200 - $203,200

About The Position

The Perkins&Will San Francisco Studio is looking for a passionate and highly collaborative Senior Interior Project Manager with 10-15+ years of workplace interior experience. If you are interested in creating workplace design solutions that align people, culture, processes, and technology with our client’s organizational goals for a successful and innovative outcome then this is the team to join! We specialize in a highly customized and agile team approach with each client and project. The position requires a team player with excellent communication, who can collaborate with a talented design team and has adaptability to a fast-paced process, and who knows and understands the tools of the trade. We are looking for a candidate who has a commitment to design excellence, sustainability, and social responsibility. As a Senior Interiors Project Manager on the Perkins&Will team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following responsibilities: Demonstrates advanced knowledge of all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design. Takes full responsibility for managing and directing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget. Manages project teams, fosters collaboration, demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery. Leads effort in developing and validating project scope, fee, budget, services during the marketing and contract development process. Accountable for complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team. 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. Works with Interior Project Designer and Sr. Interior Project Designer to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects. Provides on-going communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos to project team. Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions. Prepares strategic plans for project success. Serves as primary client liaison to maintain client satisfaction. Participates in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business. Considers risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability. Understands design philosophies and current trends throughout the profession, including planning and strategies, design and space planning, documentation, furniture specifications, materials, and finishes. Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas. Mentors and trains staff. Coordinates staffing resources with Operations Director. Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline required.
10-15+ years of relevant experience including 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 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

Nice To Haves

Licensure (NCIDQ or registered architect) preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
Takes full responsibility for managing and directing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
Manages project teams, fosters collaboration, demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.
Leads effort in developing and validating project scope, fee, budget, services during the marketing and contract development process.
Accountable for complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
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.
Works with Interior Project Designer and Sr. Interior Project Designer to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
Provides on-going communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos to project team.
Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions.
Prepares strategic plans for project success.
Serves as primary client liaison to maintain client satisfaction.
Participates in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business.
Considers risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
Understands design philosophies and current trends throughout the profession, including planning and strategies, design and space planning, documentation, furniture specifications, materials, and finishes.
Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
Mentors and trains staff.
Coordinates staffing resources with Operations Director.
Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective project delivery.