Interior Project Manager

Perkins & Will Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins & Will Inc. seeks an experienced Project Manager in Houston, Texas to lead design projects, manage teams, and ensure client satisfaction. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in interiors or architecture and at least 10 years of relevant experience, including familiarity with project management software. Strong communication skills and knowledge of building codes are essential. The position involves strategic project planning and financial management.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience with corporate office clients.
• Experienced in project design, construction documentation production, and space planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of design projects ensuring execution within scope and budget.
• Serve as primary client liaison to maintain client satisfaction.
• Review work for accuracy and compliance with project standards.

Skills

Project management

Interior design

Client communication

Team leadership

Design software proficiency

Knowledge of building codes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline

LEED GA or equivalent certification

Licensure (NCIDQ or registered architect)

Tools

Revit

Deltek Project Management System

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and consistently execute all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
• Full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Manage project teams, foster collaboration, demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas and successful project delivery.
• Participate in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Provide complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
• Understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions.
• Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; complete work plans 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.
• Work with Interior Project Designers to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
• Provide on‑going communication through team meetings/minutes/up‑date memos to project team.
• Prepare strategic plans for project success.
• Serve as primary client liaison to maintain client satisfaction.
• Participate in marketing opportunities and develop successful client relationships for continuing business.
• Consider risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
• Understand design philosophies and current trends throughout the profession, including planning and strategies, design and space planning, documentation, furniture specifications, materials, and finishes.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Coordinate staffing resources with Operations Director.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, profession, including planning and partners, and consultants, ensuring timely resolution of client concerns, planning, documentation, furniture and management of business issues.
• Understand project financial management and contract administration, including project coordination, budgeting, scheduling and contract negotiations.
• Cultivate partnerships with strong industry professionals including General Contractors, Engineers, Furniture Dealers and Audio‑Visual Consultants.
• Has the ability to direct, mentor and coordinate work efforts of multiple project teams.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline required.
• 10 years of relevant experience including experience with corporate office clients.
• Experienced in all phases of project design, construction documentation production, programming, space planning and FF&E.
• Understanding of project financial management and contract administration including project coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and contract negotiations.
• Basic project management software skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to direct, mentor, and coordinate work efforts of multiple project teams.
• LEED GA or obtain 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.
• Licensure (NCIDQ or registered architect) preferred.

PROFICIENCIES

• BIM
• Building codes (ADA)
• Basic knowledge in pro
• Preliminary design studies
• Field observations and
• Life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Project kickoff and closeout

SOFTWARE

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced Revit
• Deltek Project Management System or similar
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 4MB).

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas.By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

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