Senior Project Manager (Luxury Residential)

About The Role:

The Crowd is excited to be partnering with a highly acclaimed AD100 interior design studio that are looking for a well-rounded, personable and collaborative luxury residential focused Senior Project Manager to join their growing New York team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a studio that sits at the forefront of the international luxury design world, with an exceptional reputation for its work, people and culture.

The role will form part of a progressive, inclusive and collaborative team and will be responsible for simultaneously overseeing multiple, luxury residential projects across the East Coast. In addition, you will manage a small team of designers, whilst coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, contractors and vendors.

The role will take ownership of multiple residential projects of varying scales, balancing design integrity, technical execution, project management and client expectations throughout. Strong project management skills are essential, with the successful candidate comfortable managing schedules and deliverables, coordinating across disciplines and proactively identifying solutions to keep projects moving forward. Experience with ground-up construction and New York vendors is a must.

This is an opportunity to join one of the industry’s most desirable studios at an exciting stage of its growth. You will work alongside a team of exceptionally talented designers, overseeing beautifully thought-out private residential projects across the East Coast, within a company that places as much value on its people and culture as it does on the quality of its work.

Alongside a strong focus on employee wellbeing and a positive working culture, our client offers excellent benefits including hybrid working and enhanced PTO, as well as the opportunity to build your career within a design business at the top of its game, working across exciting and ambitious residential projects on both a national an international level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple high-end residential projects concurrently, from initial design through to completion
• Take overall responsibility for project delivery, including schedules, budgets, construction administration, design implementation through to delivery
• Manage and mentor small design team
• Coordinate external project teams
• Lead site meetings, project calls, and presentations
• Maintain strong and proactive communication with clients, managing expectations and ensuring key decisions and project requirements are clearly communicated
• Oversee construction administration and site coordination, ensuring design intent, quality, and detailing are maintained throughout delivery
• Review and coordinate vendor and consultant drawings, backgrounds, specifications, and technical information
• Develop and review interior architecture, floor plans, construction documentation, joinery, and custom detailing
• Source architectural materials, finishes, furnishings, and FF&E in line with the design direction and project requirements
• Develop custom furniture and millwork details in collaboration with fabricators, vendors, and specialist trades
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to manage project strategy, priorities, and key deliverables
• Proactively identify challenges and develop practical solutions to keep projects moving forward

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Strong Project Management experience within high-end residential interior design
• Proven experience leading and delivering multiple luxury residential projects
• Demonstrated experience leading a team
• Experience managing ground-up construction projects
• New York Vendor experience is a must
• Strong understanding of construction administration, site coordination and quality control
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage expectations and build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Excellent technical drawing and documentation skills, including a strong understanding of vendor coordination drawings and backgrounds
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Studio Designer

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