Interior Design Project Manager - Commercial Interiors

Project Manager

A primary managerial position in a specific project and shares responsibility for project successes. Recognized ability to impact revenue and growth. Manages the firm's resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm's values and mission.

Responsibilities

Acts as a primary client relationship for respective project, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies, needs and progress.

Manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of a project, including post-occupancy evaluation and sharing/harvesting lessons learned and project impact, in collaboration with Design Director, Project Architect or Job Captain.

Collaborates on the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation, construction administration and furnishings selections and purchases.

Coordinates project team interaction both internally and all other project participants.

Oversees application of products and materials appropriate for the project.

Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions.

Integrates HKS expertise and innovation in all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate HKS best practices, sustainable design solutions, subject matter expertise and resources strategically and efficiently for the client, user and community.

Manages respective project team in collaboration with other disciplines (such as consultants) to establish design solutions that can be technically implemented within the constraints of the project goals, budgets, available time and within local ordinances and codes.

Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues through the scope of the project.

May coordinate client presentations and public hearings as needed.

Assists in monitoring project to anticipate potential risks and collaborates with the PIC, legal team and client to resolve issues.

Holds project team responsible for detailed code and zoning analysis, performance analysis and deliverables on HKS standards, best practices and quality expectations.

Collaborates in project meeting management, including scheduling, determining meeting purpose, preparing agendas and meeting report and maintaining action items log on regular basis.

Attends on-site visits and field reviews as necessary.

Assists in managing existing design technology and continually explores, improves on and evaluates best uses for technology for all interior design services.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, related field or equivalent experience

Typically 8+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

NCIDQ certification or architectural license strongly preferred

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions

Advanced experience and skills in Bluebeam required

Intermediate experience in Revit preferred

Intermediate experience in Photoshop, InDesign and virtual reality, such as VR headsets and Yulio required

Basic knowledge of Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Illustrator and AI Design tools required; basic knowledge of Navisworks preferred

Basic knowledge of Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required

Basic knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) specifications software required

Basic knowledge in the functionality of Vision required

Intermediate experience in MS Office Suite preferred; advanced experience in Excel preferred

Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required

Intermediate knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents required

Intermediate experience with FF&E to carry out design intent required

Basic experience in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time required

Intermediate ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external, required

Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required

Intermediate presentation skills required

Intermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required

Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred

Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required

Intermediate ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required

Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Travel may be required