Project Manager: Design

DesignAgency is one of the most distinguished design studios in Canada and our services are widely sought after, with clients in more than 26 cities and 9 countries worldwide. Our global success is based on our high level of design excellence and our ability to create special environments through narratives developed with the client. Working for leading companies, developers and hospitality groups, our clients work directly with one or more of our partners, reflecting our belief that great design requires leadership, focus and commitment.

DesignAgency relies on the Project Manager to facilitate the entire process of project management including planning, design development, construction documentation, construction administration and project close out. Successful candidates must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, tools and techniques required to meet project requirements and expectations. Project Managers are responsible for managing the scope of work, executing the required work with a team, monitoring the quality of produced work, identifying and mitigating risks, and closing out successful projects.

Role and responsibilities

Design

• Establish project standards and information to set up accurate project documents that can be utilized and coordinated throughout the phases.
• Assist in developing feasibility studies.
• Coordinate project schedule milestones within the project’s scope, time and budget while maintaining the Design intent, work quality and client expectations.
• Use project management tools and techniques to assist the team and project management like drawings list, meeting minutes, project update logs, gantt charts, etc.
• Coordinate and communicate the design intent with contractor, structural, MEP & T, and other various consultants.
• Prepare and/or coordinate interior design drawing packages.
• Construction document review and quality assurance.
• Coordinate and collaborate in value engineering process.
• Attend consultant and construction coordination meetings and relay info back to the Design Director in form of minutes and/or scheduled meetings.
• Answer and review RFI’s, change orders, shop drawings, site instructions with the assistance when required.
• Oversee installation when required.
• Site administration, visits, meetings, documentation of site progress & condition.
• Quality control and documentation of deficiencies of site work.
• Participate in establishing, developing and maintaining CAD Standards.
• Assist in creating and archiving the templates and typical details for future project use for internal database.

Leadership

• Advise and mentor project designer(s) and technologists.
• Initiate opportunities to increase the firm’s design capabilities and productivity.
• Proactively share design knowledge with other team members.
• Implement the development of systems and processes for improved design, technical quality, or client service.
• Create sound relationships with colleagues, clients, contractors, and suppliers, to promote repeat business.

Management

• Manage personal and team time to meet project deadlines.
• Manage project scope and budget management.
• Ensure quality assurance and risk management.
• Act as client and consultant contact throughout the construction documentation and contract administration phases.
• Ensure project close out and integration.
• Assign tasks and schedule deliverables to project designers and technologists.

Qualifications

• An Interior Design Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of working experience as a Project Manager within interior design is required.
• An understanding of the local building codes.
• Working proficiency with Revit & AutoCAD is required (Sketch-Up being beneficial).
• Hospitality and multi-unit residential design experience preferred.

Achievement of professional credentials such as NCIDQ, MAATO, ARIDO, BCIN and LEED will be taken into account in promotion and compensation decisions, and preparatory studies or test costs may be eligible for firm support.

The pay range listed aligns with the geography of the studio for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based on work experience, education, licensure, and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of the offer. The successful candidate will be eligible to participate in DesignAgency’s robust benefits program which includes 401(k) contributions, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as hybrid working and paid time off (vacation, sick time, holiday closure, bereavement, etc.). The base salary is estimated between $74,000 -$110,000.

The successful candidate will be eligible to participate on the same basis as similarly situated employees in the Company’s benefit plans in effect from time to time during their employment. All matters of eligibility for coverage or benefits under any benefit plan shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of such plan. The Company reserves the right to change, alter, or terminate any benefit plan in its sole discretion.

We have great opportunities for growth and mentorship within the company. If you believe that this could be a perfect fit for you, please send your resume immediately, or if you know the perfect person for this position then feel free to forward this correspondence. All applications will be kept in the strictest of confidence.

A portfolio is required as part of your application.