Bachelor's degree in architecture, design, or business (equivalent experience accepted)
12+ years of relevant experience in design project management
Extensive knowledge of materials and construction methods in interior architecture
Familiarity with building systems, codes, and ADA requirements
Excellent skills in contract writing and negotiation
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite
Strong graphical presentation and communication abilities
Responsibilities
Manage medium to large projects, ensuring timely completion by both internal and external teams
Oversee engineering compliance with design concepts
Coordinate project teams for document completion deadlines
Work with technical and design teams to refine project concepts
Present designs to clients and secure approvals
Maintain and adhere to project budgets, notifying stakeholders of potential variances
Identify business development opportunities with current and prospective clients
Benefits
Collaborative work environment fostered by a creative studio atmosphere
Opportunities for professional development and skill advancement
Culture that encourages innovative thinking and design exploration
Access to resources for ongoing learning in design technologies
Strong focus on building long-term client relationships leading to repeat business
Full Job Description
Senior Project Manager in our Boston Studio.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Manages medium and large 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
12+ 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
