Interior Project Manager

At Perkins&Will we take a human-centric approach to culture-building and placemaking: People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the power of design to enhance livesto make the world a better more beautiful place. Whether its through a workplace a building or an entire city we aim to create joyful experiences that strengthen the spirit of community. Each of us has a critical role to play.

We are looking for an Interior Project Manager to join our Toronto or Ottawa studio.

Responsibilities

• Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design execution and living design.
• Full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Manages project teams fosters collaboration demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance design ideas and successful project delivery.
• Participates in developing and validating project scope and fee budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Provides complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
• Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; completes work plans in Deltek; including identification of project team members budget consultants schedule for completion fees and costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project.
• Works with Interior Project Designer to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
• Provides on-going communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to project team.
• Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions.
• Prepares strategic plans for project success.
• Serves as primary client liaison to maintain client satisfaction.
• Participates in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business.
• Considers risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
• Understands design philosophies and current trends throughout the profession including planning and strategies design and space planning documentation furniture specifications materials and finishes.
• Reviews work for accuracy omissions legibility and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
• Mentors staff.
• Coordinates staffing resources with Operations Director.
• Coordinates effectively with clients partners and consultants ensuring timely resolution of client concerns and management of business issues.

General proficiencies

• BIM
• Building codes (ADA)
• Basic knowledge in programming and site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field observations and measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Project kickoff and closeout
• 8-10 years experience

Frequently Used Software

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certification/Education

• LEED GA within 6 months of hireâ
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty BREEAM AP WELL AP SITES AP CPHC/CPHE Passive House Institute Certified Passive House
• Preparing for NCIDQ or has obtained license
• Bachelors degree in interiors architecture or related discipline required

Our Studio

We are steps away from many amenities and also easily accessible by bike public transportation and car. The studio is open concept and represents our collaborative approach to our work. We are currently working 4 days in studio.

Our package

• A very competitive benefit package that includes paying for association dues and professional development
• Fitness and transit reimbursement
• Health and dental benefits
• Group RRSP
• RRSP Matching
• Paid parental leave
• Salary ranges from $94000 - $125000

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume portfolio and cover letter.

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (EEO) which is part of the Companys Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis and without regard to sex race color age national origin religion disability genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression gender reassignment citizenship pregnancy or maternity veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national federal provincial or local some cases local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

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