Interior Design - Project Manager

Snipebridge, a strategic talent solutions company specializing in connecting exceptional talent to great career opportunities in the Architecture & Design industry, is seeking an experienced Interiors Project Manager.

Our Client is a leading luxury interior design firm that has been a benchmark of excellence in the industry for over 20 years. Founded by one of the 35 most powerful women in design, the firm's portfolio showcases high-end hospitality, multifamily, and luxury residential projects. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human experience, the firm's team of expert designers crafts spaces that nourish the mind, body, and soul through design.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Interiors Project Manager plays a pivotal role in driving project success, overseeing the end-to-end project process, and coordinating the design team's efforts. Additionally, this key position is responsible for mentoring and developing the skills of Junior Designers and Interior Designers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and growth within the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.