Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Manager to join a collaborative design team working on luxury hospitality and occasional retail projects. This role offers the opportunity to oversee projects from concept through completion, managing schedules, budgets, resources, and stakeholder coordination while ensuring successful project delivery in a fast-paced, design-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage projects through all phases, from project initiation through construction administration and closeout.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, workplans, milestones, and resource allocations.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal design teams to ensure aligned project execution.
- Monitor project scope, identify risks, and proactively resolve scheduling, budgetary, and operational challenges.
- Manage project financials, including forecasting, fee tracking, billing projections, and budget oversight.
- Support FF&E budgeting, procurement planning, and project cost management.
- Facilitate project communication and provide regular updates to stakeholders on schedules, deliverables, and project status.
- Review project documentation, drawings, consultant packages, and construction documents to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Oversee construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and additional service requests.
- Coordinate site visits, mock-ups, inspections, and project progress reviews throughout construction.
- Issue site reports, punch lists, and project documentation to support successful project delivery.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of project management experience within interior design, architecture, hospitality, or professional services environments.
- Proven experience managing projects through all phases, from concept development through construction administration.
- Strong understanding of project budgeting, fee structures, forecasting, and financial management.
- Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Working knowledge of construction documentation, contract administration, and project delivery processes.
- Proficiency with project scheduling and management software; experience with design platforms such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools is beneficial.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced design environment.
Benefits & Culture
- Opportunity to work on high-profile projects both domestically and internationally.
- Collaborative and creative studio environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
- Strong emphasis on mentorship, continuous learning, and career development.
- Inclusive and team-oriented culture that values diverse perspectives and creative thinking.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible work environment designed to support work-life balance.
- Exposure to impactful design projects and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
