Project Manager – Interiors

Job Title

Project Manager Interiors

Job Description Summary

The Project Manager Interiors is responsible for managing tenant improvement and interior renovation projects within retail bank branches. This role serves as a primary liaison between client representatives branch leadership and internal teams operating under general direction while collaborating closely with property and facility management personnel.
The Project Manager coordinates and monitors project activities related to contracted services ensuring effective communication among all stakeholders including account managers clients landlords/owners vendors and internal teams.
Primary project scope includes high-volume low-complexity interior improvements such as:
Carpet replacement and refresh
Tile and flooring upgrades
Interior painting
Furniture installation and reconfiguration
Success in this role requires strong organizational discipline scheduling expertise and strict adherence to banking compliance and operational standards.
The Project Manager ensures minimal disruption to branch operations by planning and executing work during off-hours and weekends when possible. While most project management activities are performed remotely the role requires real-time availability for issue resolution and stakeholder communication to ensure branches are fully operational for the next business day.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Project Manager Interiors is responsible for managing tenant improvement and interior renovation projects within retail bank branches. This role serves as a primary liaison between client representatives branch leadership and internal teams operating under general direction while collaborating closely with property and facility management personnel.

The Project Manager coordinates and monitors project activities related to contracted services ensuring effective communication among all stakeholders including account managers clients landlords/owners vendors and internal teams.

Primary project scope includes high-volume low-complexity interior improvements such as:

• Carpet replacement and refresh
• Tile and flooring upgrades
• Interior painting
• Furniture installation and reconfiguration

Success in this role requires strong organizational discipline scheduling expertise and strict adherence to banking compliance and operational standards.

The Project Manager ensures minimal disruption to branch operations by planning and executing work during off-hours and weekends when possible. While most project management activities are performed remotely the role requires real-time availability for issue resolution and stakeholder communication to ensure branches are fully operational for the next business day.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain project plans schedules and budgets for all assigned projects and phases
• Prepare meeting agendas and lead project coordination meetings
• Monitor project progress and ensure alignment with client objectives and KPIs
• Maintain consistent communication with building and facility management teams

Design & Documentation Oversight

• Coordinate preparation and review of project documentation including drawings and reports
• Facilitate reviews during all phases: conceptual schematic design development and construction

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Assist in the selection contracting and oversight of consultants and construction teams.

• Review and manage requisitions change orders and project-related invoices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess cost impacts and approvals

Scheduling & Operational Coordination

• Ensure projects are scheduled to minimize disruption to branch operations
• Coordinate after-hours and weekend work as required
• Maintain accessibility for real-time issue resolution and escalation management

Financial & Performance Management

• Deliver projects on schedule and within approved budgets
• Track performance against KPIs and compliance requirements
• Complete required training and reporting within established timelines

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify assess and mitigate project risks
• Escalate major issues with recommended solutions to leadership
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws building codes and safety regulations

Collaboration & Client Engagement

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
• Support client relationship management and service delivery excellence
• Assist in marketing and expanding project management services when needed

Continuous Improvement

• Maintain high standards of performance and quality
• Stay current with industry practices tools and technologies
• Actively pursue professional development opportunities

Key Competencies

• Client Focus
• Communication (Written & Verbal)
• Relationship Management
• Leadership
• Multi-Tasking
• Technical Proficiency
• Consultation
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Architecture or a related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in construction or engineering
• Minimum of 5 years in a role with direct project accountability
• Experience with tenant improvement and interior construction projects preferred

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health vision and dental insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and paid and unpaid time away from addition to a comprehensive benefits package Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire total hours worked job type business line and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement the geographic area in which the work will be performed market pay rates in that area and the candidates experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 80750.00 - $95000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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