Project Manager | Workplace

Overview

For over 20 years, this architectural and interior design firm has been delivering forward-thinking integrated design solutions. With offices throughout West Coast and New Jersey, this firm has designed creative offices for clients including Disney, Sony, Dreamworks, and HBO. Currently, they are seeking a Project Manager to lead corporate interiors and tenant improvement in their San Francisco office. The firm is growing rapidly and is seeking several talented managers, designers & architects to join their collaborative studio.

In this role, the successful candidate will leverage their interpersonal skills and 10+ years of interior design experience to deliver exceptional designs on time and on budget. The Project Manager must have a successful track record of designing all phases of small to mid-size projects, including strong technical knowledge, knowledge of products, and familiarity with project phasing, budgets, and delivery.

Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Design interiors test fit and space plans, including working directly in front of the client.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Has existing relationships with local real estate brokers and firms executing lease transactions in the Bay area.
• Responsible for deploying resources to ensure that the design process flows smoothly, acting as the primary liaison between the team and the client to bring the design, schedule, budget and scope of work to completion.
• Implement and manage the design of one or more small to mid-size projects.
• Collaborate effectively with a technical team and Managing Director.
• 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 the company's role in the process.
• Strong business development skills.
• Ability to effectively perform in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Established relationships in the marketplace.
• Actively involved in the commercial real estate community.
• Drive business through excellent customer service and quality control.
• Strong management and organizational skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Depending on experience and possible concurrent assignment to a Project Management role, may directly supervise up to 4 employees in the department. If so, carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year 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, Landlord Services preferred.
• Degree in Architecture (or related field).
• Professional Architectural License (CA) or certification essential and LEED 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 CAD and Revit 2010 is preferred.
• Knowledge of fed,eral, 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 in solving architectural design and construction problems.

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