Senior Interior Project Manager

Perkins&Will North Carolina Studio is looking for a Senior Interior Project Manager! Youll play a key role in shaping inspiring environments while leading project teams, managing client relationships, and overseeing all aspects of project delivery. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise, business acumen, and a collaborative leadership style to deliver thoughtful design solutions.

Years of Requisite Experience: 10-15+ years

Professional Licensure: Required

For full consideration, please include a portfolio with your resume, either as a link or a PDF of work samples. Applications without a portfolio may not be fully considered.

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.
• 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 staff.
• Coordinates staffing resources with Operations Director.
• Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.

Proficiencies:

• 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
• Effective coordination and collaboration among discipline teams

Software Skills:

• Deltek
• 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

Licensure/Certifications/Education:

• 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
• Professional interiors licensure
• Bachelors degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required

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