Graduate of architecture, design, or business school; equivalent experience may be substituted
8+ years' experience in producing design projects
Extensive knowledge of materials, furnishings, and construction methods related to interior architecture
Proven ability to write and negotiate contracts for services, consultants, and contractors
Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities
Manage small to medium-sized projects from start to finish, liaising with internal and external resources
Ensure engineering work adheres to design concepts
Coordinate project teams for timely completion of documentation
Collaborate with design and technical teams to refine design concepts
Present design concepts to clients for approval
Establish and monitor project budgets, addressing variances promptly
Identify and explore new business opportunities with existing and potential clients
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic studio environment in Silicon Valley
Professional development through managing diverse projects
Potential for building long-term client relationships and repeat business
Engagement with multidisciplinary teams for holistic project delivery
Full Job Description
We are presently searching for a full-time Project Manager in our Silicon Valley (Mountain View, CA) studio.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Manages small and medium sized projects to completion, including work performed by internal and external resources
Coordinates engineering work to ensure compliance with design concept
Coordinates project teams to ensure timely completion of documents
Works with design and technical teams to shape and understand the design concepts
Present and gains approval of concepts to the client
Establishes and ensures adherence to set budget
Immediately informs Sr. PM or Project Director and/or client of any potential variances to the budget and makes appropriate modifications
Manages collections for assigned projects
Immediately informs Finance Manager if there is an issue with timely collections. Discusses untimely payments with client to secure commitment to pay
Identifies and pursues new business opportunities with existing and potential clients
Assign tasks, oversee work and provide feedback to staff assign to project
Develops skills of staff for future projects
Manages overall client relationship from initial assessment of client needs, through design concept presentations and final delivery of project. Ensure positive relationships resulting in additional business or referred work
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate of architecture, design or business school: equivalent experience may be substituted
8+ years' experience producing design projects
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of materials, furnishings and construction methods related to interior architecture
Extensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements
Coporate interiors experience is a plus but not required
Proven ability to write and negotiate contracts for services, consultants and contractors
Proven ability to solve contract and administration issues within the established design context
Intermediate MS Office Suite skills
Intermediate Revit skills
Intermediate Adobe Creative Suite skills
Advanced presentation and graphic communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally with all levels of staff
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead all levels of staff through a combination of direct authority
Salary Range: 100,000 - 125,000, based on education, licensing and industry experience:
About IA Interior Architects
IA Interior Architects is an architecture and design firm that specializes in corporate interiors. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. IA Interior Architects has offices in several cities across the United States, as well as in London, England. The company's clients include companies in the technology, financial services, and healthcare industries. IA Interior Architects has won several awards for its work, including the Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award and the American Institute of Architects Interior Architecture Award.
