Project Manager

Project Manager - InteriorsWATG is the world's preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, almost 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.WATG is hiring a Project Manager - Interiors for our office in Los Angeles, CA.The Project Manager- Interiors directs multiple projects, impacts revenue and growth, and is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing project teams and resourcing. The position ensures that the work process flows are smooth, and the execution of interior architectural projects runs efficiently. The Project Manager is the primary liaison between the principal, the team, and the client. Team building and motivation are also key responsibilities.Responsibilities include:Primary point of contact for the clientSuccessfully represents the client's goals and needs of the team and the firm's requirements to the client, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of the project goals, needs, and progressConsults with the client to determine function and spatial requirements and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction timeKeeps the client apprised of project progress regularly, liaising with other project parties for clarification, coordination, and negotiation of critical issuesIn collaboration with the Senior Designer and Project Architect, manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of the project, including contracts, budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, documentation, specifications and construction, field observations, change orders, pay requests, and furnishings selection and purchase, post-occupancy evaluation and harvesting and sharing lessons learned on project impactProvides leadership, resources, and technical advice for the generation of construction documents for interior environments, including detailing and finish application, adherence to design intent and carry-throughCollaborates in project meeting management, including meeting purpose and agendas, issuing meeting minutes, reports and action items logs to maintain clarity on scheduling, decisions made by the client and the team, and follow-up tasks needed to progress the projectCreates detailed project schedules, work breakdown structure, and budgets, and maintains the work plan through regular monitoring and communication, and by making timely decisions and taking actions to meet project milestonesManages the relationship between the project contract terms, the team assignments, budgets, and schedules, and controls the resulting impact on WATG's financial results, forecasts, and staffing plansSupervises and mentors team members toward effective and efficient project progress and professional developmentAssists senior management in developing and validating project scope and fees, budgets, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development processAssists with business development, marketing, and negotiation efforts in the procurement of new projects and clients, especially as it relates to additional work/add services from existing clients; prepares and finalizes project contracts and subcontractsQualifications include:Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior ArchitectureProfessional license preferredEnvironmental accreditation preferred10+ years of experience in interior architectural practice with management experience in all project phasesProficient technical expertise in MS Office, Adobe Suite, DesignSmart, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and other design toolsRevit experience preferredAdvanced knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and architectural building systemsThorough understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgetsExperience with FF&E to carry out design intentConsistent track record of delivering quality projects on time and within budgetsAbility to work in a team environment, with an interest in supervising and mentoring othersEffectively meets project deadlines and pro-actively solves problemsExcellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills (internal and external)Travel may be requiredSalary range: $100,000-$130,000 per yearWATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer