Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Acts as primary client relationship owner, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies, needs and progress
• Manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of a project, including post-occupancy evaluation and sharing/harvesting lessons learned and project impact, in collaboration with Design Director, Project Architect or Job Captain
• Collaborates on the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation, construction administration and furnishings selections and purchases
• Oversees coordination of project team interaction both internally and all other project participants
• Oversees application of products and materials appropriate for the project
• Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
• Manages and oversees the project team in collaboration with other disciplines (such as consultants) to establish design solutions that can be technically implemented within the constraints of the project goals, budgets, available time and within local ordinances and codes
• Coordinates client presentations and public hearings as needed
• Monitors project to anticipate potential risks and collaborates with the PIC, legal team and client to resolve issues
• Oversees project meeting management, including scheduling, determining meeting purpose, preparing agendas and meeting report and maintaining action items log on regular basis
• Attends on-site visits and field reviews as necessary
• Manages existing design technology and continually explores, improves on and evaluates best uses for technology for all interior design services
• Actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, performance management and career planning
• Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team, including promoting communication and creating approachability
• Prepares collaborative work plan for projects, including consultants
• Determines terms and prepares fee proposals and contracts, coordinating with PIC, legal and other project team leaders, including add service requests
• Develops, maintains and regularly communicates with project team on project job costs, budget and associated schedule to project resources (including managing and reviewing team's timesheets for accuracy)
• Builds, updates and executes project schedule assuring deliverables are completed on time and aligned with the budgeted labor; recalibrates as necessary
• Takes a lead role in new business development and marketing strategies, including looking for opportunities for repeat work with clients
• Collaborates and strategizes with Business Development and other leadership on project pursuits, marketing efforts and industry events to maintain existing client relationships and establish new business
• Participates in marketing interviews

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, related field or equivalent experience
• NCIDQ certification or architectural license strongly preferred
• Typically 15 years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Familiarity in the capability and benefits of architectural and performance analytical software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, InDesign and 3D modeling software preferred
• Working knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) software preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams preferred
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of FF&E to carry out design intent
• Knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings and models
• Successful track record with managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

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