Design Project Manager - Charlotte

CBI; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CBI is seeking a Design Project Manager to oversee interiors projects from concept to completion, including assessments, drawings, specifications, pricing, logistics, and installation. You will work with clients, CBI Workplace Consultants, and partners to ensure on-time delivery, smooth communication, and high client satisfaction.

Opportunity for advancement exists based on project scope, client interaction, technical expertise, and delivery excellence within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years interior design/related industry experience.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and clients concurrently.
• Superior organization of project schedules and deliverables.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, REVIT, CET, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understand technical and design details of primary product lines.
• Provide space assessment, planning and design.
• Suggest cost-effective solutions for clients.
• Create and deliver sales presentations via PowerPoint and visualization tools.
• Manage budgets using specification tools and Excel, including change orders.
• Book and manage orders through our business system.
• Review and report project status regularly.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Coordinate delivery scheduling and installation activities.
• Lead punch walkthroughs and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Maintain post-project client relationships through day-2 needs.

Skills

Interior design experience

Project management

Client coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

CET

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Desired Experience and Skills:

3+ years of interior design/related industry experience

Role Summary:

This role is responsible for the management of CBI interiors projects. A DPM is responsible to manage all facets of projects from concept through completion, including initial workplace assessments, accurate and complete drawings, product specifications, pricing, logistics management, and project installation. The DPM works directly with the client, CBI Workplace Consultants and coalition partners on the day-to-day activities through the entire project process to ensure smooth communication, on-time delivery, project success and client satisfaction.

This role provides opportunity for substantial advancement as a subject matter expert. Obtaining senior levels is based on project scope and complexity, level and nature of client interaction, experience, technical expertise, consistent excellence in delivery, teaming and overall contribution to the Company.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects and clients at a time
• Superior organization and management of the details of project schedules and deliverables.
• Proficiency in the technical tools required to perform the role, including AutoCAD, REVIT specification tools, business system, CET, Excel, Power Point and others.
• Consistent and professional communication across all internal and external stakeholders.
• Full knowledge of the technical and design details of our primary product lines.
• Provide efficient and creative space assessment, planning and design.
• Ability to creatively investigate and recommend cost-effective solutions for our clients.
• Create and deliver sales presentations through Power Point and visualization tools.
• Create and manage budgets through specification tools and Excel, including change orders
• Book and manage orders through our business system
• Review and communicate project status on a regular basis.
• Work smoothly in a team-oriented environment
• Understand vendor contracts, discounts, margins and business interactions.
• Coordinate all aspects of delivery scheduling and installation including job-site analysis, field measurement verification, schedules, shipments, walk-throughs, etc.
• Manage punch walkthroughs and issue completion in a timely manner.
• Manage a relationship with the client post-project and through day 2 needs

Qualities of a High Performing Team Member:

• Strong work ethic
• Accountability
• Approachable
• Committed
• Courageous
• Driven
• Dedication
• Integrity
• Learner
• Loyal
• Passionate
• Servant Leadership
• Team Player
• Trustworthy

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Associates are responsible for reviewing the CBI Sourcebook and other forms of communications such as policy and procedure updates for additional details and job requirements.