Project Manager

IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brand and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies and business drivers. Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high-performance, visually compelling and sustainable environments to move their enterprise forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology and drive efficiencies. As architects, designers, workplace strategists and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space. Our team members are collaborative, creative, professional, expert and entrepreneurial. Joining our team requires skill, daring, leadership, teaming, humor and a love of interiors. We are presently searching for a full-time Project Manager in our Austin Studio . Specific Responsibilities Include: Manages small and medium sized projects to completion, including work performed by internal and external resources Coordinates engineering work to ensure compliance with design concept Coordinates project teams to ensure timely completion of documents Works with design and technical teams to shape and understand the design concepts Present and gains approval of concepts to the client Establishes and ensures adherence to set budget Immediately informs Sr. PM or Project Director and/or client of any potential variances to the budget and makes appropriate modifications Manages collections for assigned projects Immediately informs Finance Manager if there is an issue with timely collections. Discusses untimely payments with client to secure commitment to pay Identifies and pursues new business opportunities with existing and potential clients Assign tasks, oversee work and provide feedback to staff assign to project Develops skills of staff for future projects Manages overall client relationship from initial assessment of client needs, through design concept presentations and final delivery of project. Ensure positive relationships resulting in additional business or referred work

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate of architecture, design or business school: equivalent experience may be substituted 8+ years’ experience producing design projects

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of materials, furnishings and construction methods related to interior architecture Extensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements Corporate interiors experience is a plus but not required Proven ability to write and negotiate contracts for services, consultants and contractors Proven ability to solve contract and administration issues within the established design context Advanced presentation and graphic communication skills Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally with all levels of staff Demonstrated ability to manage and lead all levels of staff through a combination of direct authority #J-18808-Ljbffr IA Interior Architects