Position: Project Manager
Reports to: Senior Project Manager
Supports: Senior Project Manager, Senior Designer, and Principals
POSITION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Experienced Project Manager with professional degree in Interior Design or equivalent, from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in commercial interiors, preferably in the core markets.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Motivated team player with high level of initiative and self-motivation.
Creativity and skills in management, with a focus on hospitality and multifamily interiors.
Excellent knowledge and experience in the projects/property industry sector.
Excellent leadership and group communication skills.
Attention to detail in all elements of interior project management, especially in project administration.
Strong computer literacy (particularly experience in CAD, various project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Revit a plus).
Motivated team player with excellent level of initiative and self-motivation.
Personal commitment to professional development outside of company initiatives.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for implementing and overseeing the overall project process with support from the design team. The Project Manager also has responsibilities with respect to training and mentoring Interior Designers and Junior Designers.
MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
With input from the Senior Project Manager and/or Principals, is responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of the assigned projects.
Serves as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction.
Actively manages staffing resources, client budgets, schedules, programs, project communications, and documentation.
Assists in office administrative tasks and project team assignments.
Estimates fees, determines scope of work and assists in the preparation of proposals and contracts.
Under minimal supervision manages multiple projects and a project; delegate and assign tasks appropriately.
Lead a team of professionally and technically competent people of various skill level and is responsible for team performance of services in accordance with the Client Agreement.
Manage activities of direct reports engaged in preparing interior drawings and specifications.
Oversee the preparation of documents to ensure compliance with design intent and contracted deliverables.
Ensure the project team meets projected milestones.
Follow projects through approvals and oversee periodic on-site observations of work during installation of interior finishes and materials.
Exercise professional judgment in areas of contractual liability.
Is confident and capable of communicating professionally with Clients, Consultants or other external parties as required.
Participates in company promotional/marketing activities including client database, business development, trade shows where required.
Assist with training programs to enhance understanding of our core markets.
Build and mentor interior design staff and train successor.
Facilitate professional development of interior design staff.
Provide input, recommendations and assistance regarding employee retention, discipline, coaching, counseling and training and assist with recruiting efforts.
Be familiar with and utilize the SLII language & processes.
Hold yourself and others accountable to the Company Values.
V Starr is an equal opportunity employer and complies with EEOC rules and regulations. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we do not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or other non-merit characteristics. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.