Director of Interior Design

Design Management • Manage design development for projects coordinating internal and external resources • Close collaboration with leasing and marketing group so that the sales/leasing objectives are achieved through design • Close collaboration with Building Management group so that all supporting spaces and requirements are achieved through design • Close collaboration with Construction team to ensure budget objectives are achieved • Monitor the production of design drawings to ensure all relevant information is included • Coordinate presentations such that the extended team is informed throughout the design process • Monitor and document critical design decisions to ensure they are consistent with project goals and delivered in a timely manner. Assist with project close-out • Liaise between vendors and project team, general contractors, director of construction, other project managers, architects, procurement companies, asset managers and purchasing staff • Track and report on procurement and expediting, and ensure complete and timely delivery of the FF&E • Assist with site logistics and supplier deliveries for FF&E in coordination with project team • Perform cost estimating and preliminary pricing to monitor pricing in the FF&E budget • Communicate with external and internal key stakeholders regarding status updates, progress and financial reporting, budgets, change orders and vendor performance metrics • Assist with strategic planning to increase cost and process efficiencies, supply costs and cost savings on a regular basis • Cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships; oversee RFP process to negotiate contracts in terms of pricing, quality, timing, and supply availability, ensuring costs are within budget • Track status updates and communication with vendors Company Overview In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business. The company commands a portfolio of residential, mixed-use and master-planned properties, including pioneering projects like The 78 where the company is heading a transformational development on 62 acres in the heart of downtown Chicago to create the city’s next great neighborhood.