Lead Project Manager

Our design studio client is looking for a lead project manager to join their team. The project manager supports their full-service team in managing all project aspects, specifically project instillations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, an acute attention to detail, and a passion for bringing a team together to achieve a goal.

This position operates on a hybrid schedule. Candidates must be able to commute to D.C. During the training period, candidates will be required to come onsite 5 days per week. Travel once or twice a month is required.

Responsibilities

• Support project installations for a team of designers
• Communicate with and build effective trades teams for project installations
• Prepare installation details and documents for projects
• Prioritize, communicate, and manage the logistics of multiple design project installations
• Participate in site visits, client meetings, and internal meetings with the design and creative directors
• Ensure proper project documentation of installation
• Coordinate teams to meet project deadlines
• Make data-driven decisions to improve performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year accredited university or Associate’s Degree with at least two years of professional experience post-graduation
• Proven experience working with trades (e.g., general contractors, millworkers, painters, etc.)
• Experience at least three construction and/or build practices and materials
• Experience working in a detail-oriented environment, managing projects with multiple stakeholders, moving pieces, and important timelines and deadlines
• Be a self-starter; take the lead on assigned tasks and initiative to solve problems creatively and thoroughly
• Be a curious learner; ask detailed questions and tenaciously seek answers in order to move projects forward
• Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously; analyze details within the broader project goal, thereby prioritizing project elements
• Possess excellent communication skills and be ready to contact and engage with vendors, general contractors and trades professionals, team members, and clients in person, via email, and by phone
• Possess exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in a project management tool is preferred

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