Project Manager - Interior Designer or Architect

Location Dallas
Contact name: Brian Stevens

Contact email: bstevens@vtxsolutions.com
Job ref: 751
Published: over 2 years ago
Position Description

The Project Manager reports to their Team Leader (Senior Project Manager) or the Director of Design and is the main point of contact for clients and consultants on projects. The primary role of the Project Manager is both project designer and manager. They are responsible for maintaining company design standards and reinforcing the company culture and brand.  This job description encompasses the Project Manager I and II levels.  Advancement is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to experience and proficiency of key responsibilities, professional maturity, as well as the quality and consistency of work, and the ability to understand and interpret the key components of project profitability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership to the project team by motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities, achieve milestones, and look for growth opportunities
  • Ownership of multiple projects simultaneously from start to finish
  • Continually manage project expectations while managing and delegating deliverables with team members
  • Analyze project reports and provide consistent status reporting to your direct supervisor regarding projects and personnel
  • Participate in monthly project financial reviews with accountability to the company for the financial status of projects
  • Participate in or lead meetings with the design team, client, or consultants at appropriate intervals
  • Lead and/or collaborate the design direction for the project including generating concept images and other relevant documentation
  • Lead and/or collaborate with Senior Project Manager to space plan and design the interior architectural envelope
  • Contribute in Revit to the development of detailed construction documents and coordinate with appropriate personnel to ensure design intent, quality, and compliance with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, and company design standards
  • Participate in construction administration phase with required meetings, site observations, and review and process RFIs/submittals
  • Lead or participate in the completion of FF&E design, specifications, and documentation based on project program, budget, installation, and company standards
  • Maintain excellent professional relationships with clients and consultants
  • Participate in furthering the Design Department’s knowledge base through training, sharing of resources, and educational opportunities
  • Assist in marketing and business development by attending industry conferences and networking events as well as consistent contact and follow through with potential client leads
  • Assist the Director of Design in the preparation and review of proposals and contracts
  • Support Leadership Team in company policy and procedural decisions related to the goals of the company
Qualifications
  • Professional Licensure: not required (but preferred).  Substantial completion will be required before or within one year of advancement to a Senior Project Manager
  • Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or minimum degree requirements needed for licensure
  • Software (current versions): Revit (proficiency required), AutoCAD (proficiency preferred), Microsoft Office Suite (proficiency), Adobe Creative Suite (proficiency preferred), Plan Grid (basic skills), and Bluebeam (proficiency preferred)
  • Experience: 6+ years applicable experience is preferred
  • Transportation: Must have access to a vehicle, have the ability to drive, and travel via airplane
Additional:
    • Able to work on construction sites and non-conditioned environments
    • Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
    • Consistently demonstrates the ability to work independently and/or provide leadership for multiple designers
    • Possess strong written, oral, and communication skills
    • Proven ability to handle shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
    • This position has access to confidential financial and company information. Must possess the integrity and maturity to assure confidential information and documents are secure
    • Strong ability to problem-solve
    • Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
    • This position requires 20% travel nationwide