Interior Project Manager

Perkins&Will; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will is hiring an Interior Project Manager for their Houston team. The successful candidate will lead interior design projects, ensuring all design processes are executed efficiently while managing client relationships. A Bachelor’s degree in interiors or architecture and 10 years of experience in project design, including proficiency in Revit, is required. Responsibilities include overseeing design execution, managing project teams, and ensuring projects stay within scope and budget. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience including experience with corporate office clients.
• Experience in all phases of project design and construction documentation.
• Strong understanding of project financial management and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of design execution and project management.
• Manage project teams and maintain clear communication with clients.
• Prepare strategic plans for project success and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Design execution

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interiors, architecture, or related discipline

Licensure (NCIDQ or registered architect)

Tools

Revit

Deltek Project Management System

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

Overview

Interior Project Manager on the Perkins&Will Houston Interiors team. This role involves leading interior design projects with responsibility for design execution, client liaison, project delivery, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Understand and consistently execute all aspects of the design process and project complexities to 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.
• Take full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Manage project teams, foster collaboration, communicate clearly and provide direction that 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 marketing and contract development.
• Provide complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
• Understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions.
• Manage projects using the Deltek Project Management system; develop work plans including project team members, budget, consultants, schedule, fees, costs, and project change notices.
• Coordinate with Interior Project Designers to avoid or resolve scheduling conflicts due to changes across projects.
• Maintain ongoing communication through team meetings, minutes, and updated memos to the project team.
• Prepare strategic plans for project success and serve as primary client liaison to maintain client satisfaction.
• Participate in marketing opportunities and develop strong client relationships for continuing business.
• Consider risk management by monitoring client and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
• Understand design philosophies and current trends, including planning and strategies, 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; collaborate with clients, consultants, and partners to resolve design and project issues.
• Understand project financial management and contract administration, including budgeting, scheduling, coordination, and contract negotiations.
• Cultivate partnerships with General Contractors, Engineers, Furniture Dealers, and Audio-Visual Consultants.
• 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.
• Experience 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.
• Revit proficient.
• 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 (e.g., LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation).
• Licensure (NCIDQ or registered architect) preferred.

Proficiencies

• BIM
• Building codes (ADA)
• Basic knowledge in programming
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field observations
• 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
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• InDesign and Photoshop for presentations

Application & EEO

Qualified and interested candidates should apply with a resume and work samples. Perkins&Will is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Pay Transparency/Nondiscrimination: Perkins&Will will not discriminate in pay based on any protected status. Employees with access to compensation information must not disclose it except as permitted by policy or law.