Project Manager-Corporate Interiors

SUMMARY 

This position will leverage interpersonal skills and extensive interior design experience to deliver exceptional client work on time and on budget. The person in this role will lead all design phases of their team’s small to mid-size projects and possess strong technical knowledge, knowledge of products and familiarity with project phasing, budgets and delivery. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Design Expertise 

• Designs interior test fit and space plans, including on-the-spot work by designing directly in front of a client. 
• Implement and manage the design multiple small to mid-size projects. 
• Has a complete understanding of project-related MEP and structural engineering as well as all vendor contracts and coordination of required scope of work. 
• Understands the lease transaction process and SAA’s role in the process. 

• Responsible for deploying resources to ensure that the design process flows smoothly. 

Relationship Management and Communication 

• Develops and maintains strong client relationships, with a demonstrated ability to keep open communication and integrity with all client contacts. 
• Expresses ideas and project management updates clearly in writing and verbally. 
• Drive business by excellent customer service and quality control. 

• Preferably has current working relationships within the Real Estate community. 
• Working knowledge of customer relationship management (CRM) and business development tracking. 

Collaboration and Process Development 

• Collaborate effectively with a technical team and Project Manager. 
• Acting as the primary liaison between the team and the client to bring the design, schedule, budget and scope of work to completion. 

• Ability to effectively perform in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. 
• Strong management, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES   

• May directly supervise up to eight employees in the department. 
• Demonstrates supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. 

• Recruits, interviews, hires and trains new staff in the department. 
• Plans, assigns and directs team’s project work. 
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations for team members. 
• Possesses strong conflict management and resolution skills. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE   

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or Bachelor’s of Architecture (B.Arch) from college or university or five to eight years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• 10 years of relevant experience in investor and occupier services preferred. 
• Degree in Architecture (or related field). 
• Professional Architectural License or certification essential  
• LEED or WELL accreditation preferred. 
• Excellent negotiation skills. 

• Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. 
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills. 
• Excellent administrative, organizational and time management skills. 
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals and work in a team environment. 
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit is preferred. 

• Knowledge of federal, state and local building administrative codes relating to building projects. 
• Extensive knowledge of architectural and interiors principles/practices that include modern architectural methods and background on solving architectural design and construction problems. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK 

This is an Exempt Full-Time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, to be discussed with direct supervisor.

TRAVEL 

Travel may include attending off site meetings and work sessions in other local SAA Offices. Mileage will be reimbursed at predetermined market rate. Individual must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and have reliable transportation. 

AAP/EEO Statement 

SAA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other statuses protected by state, local or other applicable laws. 

OTHER DUTIES 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.