FF+E Specialist Project Manager

• Support FF&E design from concept to installation.
• Select and complete specification of all finishes furniture equipment and accessories.
• Contribute to the development of the interior design practice.
• Guide the FF&E design direction of a project in line with the purpose and function of the project.
• Take full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Coordinate staffing resources
• Source and select all materials furniture fittings equipment and accessories.
• Accompany the client or Operator to visit showrooms or arrange for product samples.
• Prepare finishes boards and FF&E presentation boards to clients.
• Manage project teams foster collaboration demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance design ideas and successful project delivery.
• 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.
• Research and develop design in line with sustainability aspirations.
• Meet with suppliers to build library and inform designers on ongoing basis of all new products in the market.
• Manage the FF&E drawing package and the creation of all spec sheets to accepted standards.
• Participate in marketing opportunities and develop successful client relationships for continuing business. Oversee FF&E presentations to clients.
• Liaises with Project Directors FF&E briefing on projects and monitors design excellence.
• Liaises with senior management via regular feedback sessions.

• Experience with project coordination managing work on site
• Experience in developing an FF&E package from inception to completion with focus on sustainability
• Experience in preparing presentations
• Excellent design and drawing experience along with ability to produce high quality detailed FF&E specification information
• Knowledge of REVIT Photoshop InDesign and SketchUp
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team
• Excellent client management skills.
• Project kickoff and closeout

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/Certifications/Education

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty BREEAM AP WELL AP SITES AP Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Professional interiors licensure preferred not required
• Bachelors degree in interiors architecture or related discipline required

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact representative sample of your work (no larger than 4MB).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 state 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.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.