Interior Project Manager

About the role

As an Interior Project Manager on the Perkins&Will Houston Interiors team, you will 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.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Manage project teams, foster collaboration, and demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction to inspire high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.
• Participate in developing and validating project scope, 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 the project team.
• Understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions.
• Manage projects using the Deltek Project Management system; complete work plans including identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees, costs, and project change notices.
• Work with Interior Project Designers to avoid or eliminate schedule conflicts due to changes in various projects.
• Provide ongoing communication through team meetings, minutes, and update memos to the project team.
• Prepare strategic plans for project success.
• Serve as the primary client liaison to maintain client satisfaction.
• Participate in marketing opportunities and develop successful client relationships for continuing business.
• Monitor client and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability and manage risk.
• Understand design philosophies and current trends, including planning and strategies, design and space planning, documentation, furniture specifications, materials, and finishes.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Coordinate staffing resources with the Operations Director.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, partners, and consultants to ensure timely resolution of client concerns and management of business issues.
• Understand project financial management and contract administration, including project coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and contract negotiations.
• Cultivate partnerships with industry professionals including General Contractors, Engineers, Furniture Dealers, and Audio-Visual Consultants.
• Direct, mentor, and coordinate work efforts of multiple project teams.
• Mentor staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in interiors, architecture, or related discipline.
• 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 proficiency.
• 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: 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.
• Licensure (NCIDQ or registered architect) preferred.

Skills

• BIM
• Building codes (ADA)
• Basic knowledge in preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field observations and life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Project kickoff and closeout

Software

• 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