Senior Design & Construction Project Manager

Why join us

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. Its the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values so we can build a more sustainable equitable and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Senior Design & Construction Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering global construction initiatives within the MillerKnoll portfolio of brands. This position works closely with Architecture Interiors Operations and other key contributors to develop and deliver new and refurbished locations. As the key interface for our business partners in relation to the design and construction of the built environment the Senior Design and Construction Project Manager ensures that projects meet expectations experientially on time and on budget.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads the project from strategic development through completion as it relates to architecture and construction.

• Partners with key internal business contributors to establish project budgets manage activities within budgets and report results to the business.

• Manages workflow throughout the organization by effectively influencing decisions and conversations both inside and outside of the group.

• Negotiates terms executes and administers vendor construction contracts in accordance with corporate goals budget constraints and program expectations.

• Monitors and coordinates accounting activities as appropriate and prepares reports for management. Participates in budget planning as required.

• With the support of the executive architect actively manages the General Contractor for each project approving change orders and payments and driving the schedule for on-time delivery.

• Builds and maintains relationships with cross-functional MillerKnoll teams.

• As part of the project management team fosters relationships with vendors and contractors to deliver quality results. Where appropriate sources new vendors and onboards them.

• As part of the project management team identifies the ways in which we can be better partners use resources more efficiently and create less waste.

• As part of the project management team develops key construction metrics to assess overall effectiveness and ROI.

• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture preferred.

• 5 10 years of design and construction project management experience.

• Experienced in project scheduling budgeting and construction management with a strong understanding of practical implementation beyond architectural design.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be an assertive self-starter with the ability to represent MillerKnoll in a professional manner.

• Ability to travel 30% of the time and available to work flexible hours.

• Have enthusiasm to be part of a dynamic evolving organization and to embrace the challenges of building best practices within the MillerKnoll family of brands.

• Have curiosity for how our brands work and have a drive to deliver spaces that best serve our customers associates and core business objectives.

• Feel comfortable using appropriate technology to work closely with internal teams that live and work remotely.

• Feel confident in building relationships among internal and external partners who do not share the same office and do not have typical in-person meetings.

• Exhibit strong organizational and problem-solving skills as well as confidence in collaborating with internal and external partners.

• Thrive in a fast-paced changing environment at all levels of the organization and able to build long-term relationships with partners (particularly at senior decision-making levels.)

• Display excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills with strong emphasis on listening and ability to work through conflict.

• Demonstrate integrity respect for business ethics and MillerKnoll values.

• Work with kindness and respect for others particularly our internal partners.

• Be driven by high personal performance standards a desire and ability to continuously learn and taking full ownership of assigned projects (i.e. holding oneself accountable for results.)

• Demonstrate financial literacy business acumen and proven ability to develop and manage project budgets.

• Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints CAD drawings floor plans and installation drawings.

• Ability to effectively use office automation and communication software and tools used in the MillerKnoll office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Who We Hire

Simply put we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities gender identities and expressions ages ethnicities sexual orientations veterans from every branch of military service and more. Here you can bring your whole self to work. Were committed to equal opportunity employment including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at .