Interior Project Manager

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The Perkins&Will San Francisco Studio is looking for a passionate and highly collaborative Interior Project Manager with 8–10+ years of workplace interior experience. If you are interested in creating workplace design solutions that align people, culture, processes, and technology with our client’s organizational goals for a successful and innovative outcome then this is the team to join! We specialize in a highly customized and agile team approach with each client and project.

The position requires a team player with excellent communication, who can collaborate with a talented design team and has adaptability to a fast-paced process, and who knows and understands the tools of the trade. We are looking for a candidate who has a commitment to design excellence, sustainability, and social responsibility.

• Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively 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.
• Takes full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Manages project teams, fosters collaboration, demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, drives innovative design ideas and ensures successful project delivery.
• Participates in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Provides complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
• Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions.
• Manages the project using the Deltek Project Management system; completes work plans including identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees and costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project.
• Works with Interior Project Designers to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to changes in various projects.
• Provides on‑going communication through team meetings, minutes, and update memos to the project team.
• Prepares strategic plans for project success.
• Serves as primary client liaison to maintain client satisfaction.
• Participates in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business.
• Considers risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
• Understands design philosophies and current trends throughout the profession, including planning and strategies, design and space planning, documentation, furniture specifications, materials, and finishes.
• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Mentors and trains staff.
• Coordinates staffing resources with the Operations Director.
• Coordinates effectively with clients, partners, and consultants to manage the timely resolution of concerns in planning, documentation, furniture and management of business issues.
• Understands project financial management and contract administration, including project coordination, budgeting, scheduling and contract negotiations.
• Cultivates partnerships with industry professionals including General Contractors, Engineers, Furniture Dealers and Audio‑Visual Consultants.

• Bachelor’s degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline required.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience including with corporate office clients.
• Experienced 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…