Overview

Our Dallas location is seeking an Interior Design Project Manager to join their team.

A primary managerial position in a specific project and shares responsibility for project successes. Recognized ability to impact revenue and growth. Manages the firm’s resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm’s values and mission.

Responsibilities

Acts as a primary client relationship for respective project, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies, needs and progress
Manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of a project, including post-occupancy evaluation and sharing/harvesting lessons learned and project impact, in collaboration with Design Director, Project Architect or Job Captain
Collaborates on the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation, construction administration and furnishings selections and purchases
Coordinates project team interaction both internally and all other project participants
Oversees application of products and materials appropriate for the project
Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
Manages respective project team in collaboration with other disciplines (such as consultants) to establish design solutions that can be technically implemented within the constraints of the project goals, budgets, available time and within local ordinances and codes
May coordinate client presentations and public hearings as needed
Collaborates in project meeting management, including scheduling, determining meeting purpose, preparing agendas and meeting report and maintaining action items log on regular basis
Attends on-site visits and field reviews as necessary
Assists in managing existing design technology and continually explores, improves on and evaluates best uses for technology for all interior design services
Actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, performance management and career planning
Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent
Resolves conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
Collaborates in managing project financial performance, including invoicing and collections
Understands fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process
Collaborates in and may be responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements
Builds, updates and executes project schedule assuring deliverables are completed on time and aligned with the budgeted labor; recalibrates as necessary
May participate in the pursuit and marketing of potential projects
Supports and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules
Identifies, maintains and cultivates essential relationships

Qualifications

Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, related field or equivalent experience
NCIDQ certification or architectural license strongly preferred
Typically 8+ years of experience
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Familiarity in the capability and benefits of architectural and performance analytical software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, InDesign and 3D modeling software preferred
Working knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) software preferred
Experience in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams preferred
Strong knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
Strong knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents
Experience with FF&E to carry out design intent
Strong presentation skills
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via theInternal Careers Portal.

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran