Sr. Project Manager

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO (including holidays and s/

Annual bonus

401k safe harbor match

Health, dental + vision insurance

Job summary

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, a boutique architecture and interior design studio in Seattle, seeks an exceptional Senior Project Manager to lead client-facing roles and oversee all project phases from schematic to completion. You will manage budgets, schedules, FF&E, and collaboration with principals, architects, and consultants.

The role requires 8+ years in custom residential interiors, strong vendor relationships, and proficiency in AutoCAD, InDesign, Excel, and Studio Designer.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-time experience in custom residential interiors.
• Master's / bachelor's degree in interior design or equivalent in education or experience.
• Strong vendor knowledge and substantial experience specifying high-end interiors furniture, fixtures lighting and textiles.
• Extensive experience in full project management, overseeing all phases from initiation to completion, including budget oversight, detailed scheduling, design presentations, client proposals, and more.
• Proven ability in client-facing roles, ensuring clear communication and successful relationship management throughout project
• Efficiencies in AutoCAD, InDesign, Excel, and Studio Designer
• Impeccable written, verbal and graphic communication skills to correspond purposefully with clients, internal team members, vendors and trade representatives
• Furniture and space planning and casework design expertise
• Enjoy working collectively as part of a team and independently as the lead on multiple projects
• Maintain analytical and creative thinking to solve complex problems with efficiency and organized logistics
• Possess a sophisticated eye and understanding of global interior styles
• Comprehensive knowledge of both contemporary and period furniture
• Experience delegating work to associates/junior designers on project team

Responsibilities

• Primary client facing contact for your projects.
• Comfort and experience leading client meetings in tandem with Principal and Partner.
• Design focus from schematic through all stages of project.
• Coordinate with architects and project consultants.
• Drafting interior architecture details and cabinetry sections & details.
• Handle on-site coordination with contractors, manage OAC visits/calls with project team.
• Manage project material selections.
• Work directly with the Principal and Partner on the selection and documentation of FF&E products. Collaborate with Principal designers & provide mentorship for Junior Designers.
• Precedent imagery compilation for presentation materials.
• Prepare design presentations for clients. Present and ensure successful implementation of approved design.
• Analyze design objectives to identify and select appropriate FF&E that aligns with the desired aesthetic, budget, and scale
• Establish and ensure financial alignment throughout the project
• Prepare client budgets and schedules
• Coordinate with Purchasing Manager on all client orders and invoicing
• Effective management and delegation to design associates and design assistants

Skills

Client management

Budgeting

Scheduling

AutoCAD

InDesign

Excel

Studio Designer

Team leadership

Education

Master's / Bachelor's degree in interior design

Tools

ArchiCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Photoshop

AutoCAD

Job description

About Us: Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, a boutique architecture and interior design studio specializes in the design of finely crafted custom home environments. We are dedicated to the creation of exceptional outcomes that tell stories about people and places through the experience of space, materiality, and rigorous attention to detail. Our offices are in the Georgetown neighborhood in Seattle.

Currently, we are seeking an exceptional interior design Senior Project Manager who will contribute to the culture and design excellence of Hoedemaker Pfeiffer.

No third party resumes will be accepted

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of full-time experience in custom residential interiors
• Master's / bachelor's degree in interior design or equivalent in education or experience
• Strong vendor knowledge and substantial experience specifying high-end interiors furniture, fixtures lighting and textiles.
• Extensive experience in full project management, overseeing all phases from initiation to completion, including budget oversight, detailed scheduling, design presentations, client proposals, and more.
• Proven ability in client-facing roles, ensuring clear communication and successful relationship management throughout project
• Efficiencies in AutoCAD, InDesign, Excel, and Studio Designer
• Impeccable written, verbal and graphic communication skills to correspond purposefully with clients, internal team members, vendors and trade representatives
• Furniture and space planning and casework design expertise
• Enjoy working collectively as part of a team and independently as the lead on multiple projects
• Maintain analytical and creative thinking to solve complex problems with efficiency and organized logistics
• Possess a sophisticated eye and understanding of global interior styles
• Comprehensive knowledge of both contemporary and period furniture
• Experience delegating work to associates/junior designers on project team

Bonus Qualifications:

• Commercial design experience in the restaurant, hotel and hospitality industry
• Efficiency in ArchiCAD software
• Efficiency in 3D rendering, Sketchup, Enscape and photo shop
• Hand sketching capabilities
• Furniture design skills
• Passionate for and/or background in the fine arts and Art History

Responsibilities:

• Primary client facing contact for your projects
• Comfort and experience leading client meetings in tandem with Principal and Partner
• Design focus from schematic through all stages of project
• Coordinate with architects and project consultants
• Drafting interior architecture details and cabinetry sections & details
• Handle on-site coordination with contractors, manage OAC visits/calls with project team
• Manage project material selections
• Work directly with the Principal and Partner on the selection and documentation of FF&E products Collaborate with Principal designers & provide mentorship for Junior Designers
• Precedent imagery compilation for presentation materials
• Prepare design presentations for clients. Present and ensure successful implementation of approved design
• Analyze design objectives to identify and select appropriate FF&E that aligns with the desired aesthetic, budget, and scale
• Establish and ensure financial alignment throughout the project
• Prepare client budgets and schedules
• Coordinate with Purchasing Manager on all client orders and invoicing
• Effective management and delegation to design associates and design assistants

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer provides a benefits package including 24 days of paid time off (including holidays and sick days), annual bonuses, 401k safe harbor match, health, dental + vision plan, and more.

The Project Manager position has a pay range of $85,000 - $100,000. Offered position and compensation will be determined based on applicant's qualifications and experience.

All applicants must be local to the area, (or willing to relocate) and legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to participate in a working interview to demonstrate their design skills and problem-solving abilities