Design Project Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania

INTRODUCTION

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for a Commercial Project Manager to join our Interior Design team in our Philadelphia, PA office! In this role, you will manage, direct, and supervise the work efforts of assigned staff and coordinate the technical and managerial direction provided by Management regarding scope, schedule, quality and budget of projects.

Our success is built around listening to our clients and collaborating with them to achieve an environment that fosters creativity, comfort, efficiency and flexibility. Our interior designers go beyond the observed finishes and furniture to create innovative solutions by reviewing every component within a building’s interior. Then, we execute a successful design by taking an objective look at your organization and observing how you work and function within that space.

We take pride in delivering results that are innovative, sustainable and award winning. Strong presentation skills and proficiency in Revit, Sketchup, Enscape and Indesign are a requirement.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with colleagues to promote an inter-disciplinary and collaborative design culture.
• Responsible for leading, overseeing, supervising, and coordinating project activities.
• Ensure the success of the projects under their management.
• Serve as the primary design liaison to the client and oversight of construction documents.
• May assign tasks to and oversee the work of design/production staff.
• Coordinates all communication between the client and Colliers Engineering & Design, ensuring timely resolution of client concerns and management of business issues including contracts and additional services.
• Delivers clear and timely feedback/communication to the project team.
• Monitors the performance of the project team and approach, to ensure that Colliers Engineering & Design's quality standards and design goals are met.
• Establishes, maintains and documents regular project-related meetings including client, internal team and consultants’ meetings.
• Considers risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
• Completely integrates the design and technical aspects of a project.
• Initiates, documents and maintains project setup, including contract review, project process and filing procedures, work authorizations and assisting accounting in timely distribution of invoices.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding the financial goals established for the project and providing timely and appropriate information to Accounting to initiate invoicing.
• Has direct contact responsibility with clients and associated consultants, to ensure timely collections and management of delinquent accounts receivables.
• Ensures the orderly and complete preparation, distribution and retention of all project written records.
• Understands design philosophies, overall building design concepts, design software and delivery methods.
• Understands and responds to the technical implications of design decisions.
• Defines, monitors and maintains control of the scope of work and services for the project including schedule and work plan.
• Prepares client and consultant proposals, fees, schedules and contracts.
• Behaves consistently with integrity, trust and commitment.
• Promotes the office culture and studio mentorship within the office.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 8+ years of Interior Design experience.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Interior Design or equivalent work experience is required.
• Revit, Sketchup and Indesign proficiency is a requirement.
• Demonstrate advanced technical and non-technical writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• NCIDQ certification preferred.
• Able to work closely with others.
• Willingness to Travel.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.