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Project Manager

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior (5-8 years)
  • Chicago

Requirements

  • 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
  • Intermediate MS Office Suite skills
  • Intermediate Revit skills
  • Intermediate Adobe Creative Suite skills
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

FAQs

What is the main role of the Project Manager at IA Interior Architects?

The Project Manager at IA Interior Architects is responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering projects, managing small and medium-sized projects to completion while ensuring adherence to budget and timelines.

What specific responsibilities does a Project Manager have?

A Project Manager manages project completion, coordinates engineering work and project teams, presents and gains approval of design concepts from clients, establishes and adheres to budgets, manages client relationships, identifies new business opportunities, and oversees the development of staff skills.

What educational background is required for the Project Manager position?

The Project Manager should be a graduate of an architecture, design, or business school, although equivalent experience may be substituted.

How many years of experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 8 years of experience producing design projects is required for the Project Manager position.

What key knowledge and skills are necessary for a Project Manager at IA Interior Architects?

Key knowledge and skills include extensive knowledge of materials, furnishings and construction methods related to interior architecture, building systems, codes, and ADA requirements, as well as contract negotiation skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Is corporate interiors experience mandatory for the Project Manager role?

No, corporate interiors experience is considered a plus but is not mandatory for the Project Manager position.

What kind of communication abilities are expected from a Project Manager?

A Project Manager is expected to have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels internally and externally, and demonstrate the capability to manage and lead staff through direct authority or collaboration.

Does IA Interior Architects promote equal opportunity in their hiring practices?

Yes, IA Interior Architects provides equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment regardless of various personal characteristics such as race, gender, religion, and disability, among others.

The largest employee-owned global architecture firm focused exclusively on interiors.

Real Estate
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Celebrating 40 years of visionary design and innovation, IA Interior Architects is the first global architecture firm focused exclusively on interiors. The firm provides strategic planning, interior architecture, and design services for corporations, businesses, and institutions. Founded in 1984, IA currently has 21 offices in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orange County, Philadelphia, Portland, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto, and Washington, D.C. In addition, IA has more than 60 partner offices outside the United States, representing over 1,000 staff members in the Americas, in Asia/Australia, and in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This network of offices comprises the IA Global Alliance and integrates years of international experience and proven local expertise to bridge cultural differences, comply with local requirements, and help navigate with ease the unique aspects of building and architecture worldwide. IA’s approach to design is exclusively focused on how the aesthetics and organization of a space can reflect brand, improve efficiency and productivity, increase employee satisfaction, and support sustainability. The firm’s LEED® accredited professionals offer sustainable strategies for projects of all sizes and complexities in public and private sectors. IA helps clients in diverse markets worldwide articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.