Senior Team Leader, Workplace

Figure3; Toronto; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer Fridays all year long

Two paid days per year for training &&

Bi-annual team building events

Job summary

Figure3, an award-winning Toronto-based design firm, seeks a Senior Team Leader, Workplace. You will lead corporate projects, manage client relationships and guide design solutions from inception to completion, both on-site and in the office.

The role requires a university degree in interior design, 10+ years of experience, and a proven track record in managing teams and delivering workplace projects. Strong AutoCAD and design software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• University graduate in Interior Design or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in workplace design.
• Experience leading design projects and teams.
• Proven ability to present ideas to stakeholders.
• Active membership in industry associations.

Responsibilities

• Lead large accounts and complex projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate the team to develop innovative and sustainable design solutions.
• Communicate directly with clients to coordinate all aspects of projects.
• Provide guidance to team members with focus on efficiency and quality of work.
• Resolve project challenges to ensure deadlines are met at all phases.
• Oversee project coordination meetings and attend site meetings.
• Draft and manage project budgets and schedules (in Microsoft Project).
• Administrate complete CM and consultant RFP process when required.
• Guide the stipulated bid process when required.
• Manage the full contract administration process on assigned projects.
• Coordinate activities with external partners, vendors, architects, and engineers.
• Develop and deliver presentations for client meetings and internal initiatives.
• Leverage our strategic research process to achieve project goals.
• Build positive professional relationships with clients and industry partners.
• Improve internal processes, approach and tools within area of expertise.
• Identify areas of risk and resolve issues.
• Participate in business development initiatives such as project pitches.

Skills

Team leadership

Client management

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Interior Design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

InDesign

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Figure3 is an award-winning Toronto based design firm recognized for combining purpose, eco-sensitivity, and aesthetics to celebrate the diversity of people and nurture their connection to place.

Foundationally, our values are rooted in continuous learning, improvement and growth.

Senior Team Leader, Workplace.

Reporting to the Director, Workplace you will lead corporate projects of varying scale and complexity. Your ability to implement strategic workplace solutions sets your work apart. As a Senior Team Leader, you will manage the client relationship to understand the project goals to create tailored design solutions. You are comfortable attending on-site construction meetings and, in the office, to collaborate with the team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead large accounts and complex projects from inception to completion
• Coordinate the team to leverage talent and develop innovative and sustainable design solutions
• Communicate directly with clients to coordinate all aspects of projects
• Provide guidance to team members with focus on efficiency and quality of work
• Resolve project challenges as needed to ensure deadlines are met at all phases
• Oversee project coordination meetings and attend site meetings
• Draft and manage project budgets and schedules (in Microsoft Project)
• Administrate complete CM and consultant RFP process when required
• Guide the stipulated bid process when required
• Manage the full contract administration process on assigned projects
• Coordinate activities with external partners, vendors, architects, and engineers
• Develop and deliver presentations for both external client meetings and internal initiatives
• Leverage our strategic research process to achieve project goals
• Build positive, professional relationships with clients and industry partners
• Improve internal processes, approach and tools within area of expertise
• Identify areas of risk, devise and follow through on resolution of issues
• Participate in business development initiatives when required such as project pitches
• University graduate in Interior Design or other relevant discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience ideally with exposure to current global trends
• Demonstrated success in managing a team and delivering workplace projects
• Successfully led design projects as a trusted advisor to clients
• Ability to present ideas and concepts successfully to multiple stakeholders
• Confidence in your ability to manage client and consultant expectations
• Active membership in relevant industry associations
• AutoCAD skills are essential; Photoshop, In-Design, Revit & Sketchup skills are beneficial
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team skills

Salary Range: $85,000 – $100,000

• Summer Fridays all year long
• Two paid days per year for professional training & development
• Bi-annual all employee team building events