Description
DESIGN
- Understands design philosophies and current trends throughout the profession, including program, space planning and design strategies, as well as overall building design concepts.
- Understands design software technology and project delivery methods.
- Understands and responds to the technical implications of design decisions.
- Promotes firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution and sustainability.
- Understand colour and materials concepts and FF&E design strategies.
TECHNICAL
- Understands and can perform all administrative and management tasks associated with each phase of the design and construction process.
- Understands and can develop preliminary project schedules, budgets and project teamwork plans.
MANAGEMENT
- Defines, monitors and maintains control of the scope of work and scope of services for assigned projects, including project budget, schedule and work plan.
- Primary coordinator of all direct communication between the client and firm.
- Ensures timely resolution of client concerns and management of the firm's business issues.
- Responsible for the complete integration of design and technical aspects of the project.
- Responsible for the clear and timely communication of information to the project team and ensures compliance with the project team's goals.
- Monitors performance of the project team to ensure attainment of the firm's quality standards and design goals.
- Establishes, maintains and documents regular project related meetings; including client, internal team and consultant meetings.
- Initiates, documents and maintains project set-up, project process and filing procedures, work authorizations, invoicing/receivables, assisting accounting in timely distribution of invoices and payment of receivables.
- Ensures the orderly and complete preparation, distribution, and retention of all written project records.
- Considers risk management by monitoring client demands and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
- Responsible for the orderly close-out of projects; including contractual requirements.
- Coordinates staffing resources with Managing Director.
- Ensures a positive work atmosphere and assists in supporting the development and retention of quality staff; including training/development/mentoring.
- Develops and maintains successful client relationships.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
- Thoroughly understands client challenges and demonstrates problem-solving creativity
- Develop positive relationships with key officers of the client and other client personnel
- Maintains frequent contact at the highest possible level in the client organization
- Ability to inspire client's confidence in professional ability and overall client services.
- Demonstrates ability of "closing the sale."
- Proactively seeks out new business through established client relations and active participation in the industry.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
- Professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related discipline.
- Advanced professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related discipline recommended.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 15+ years' professional experience demonstrating increasing responsibility for teams and projects.
- NCIDQ or NCARB Required.
- Exceptional knowledge of project design process, construction documentation, programming, space planning, furniture specifications as well as materials and finishes.
- Strong project budgeting and contract negotiation skills.
- Strong working relationships with clients and consultants.
- Strong project management software skills.
- Experience in directing, mentoring and coordinating project teams.
- Collaborative and professional work ethic.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, listening, writing and client presentation skills.
- LEED AP or within 6 months of hire.
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 6MB).
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Work Location: In person