Interior Design Lead

The position reports directly to Alex Saroki, AIA. From small interior details to urban spaces, the firm’s work has improved the quality of life in many communities, and that exposure has advanced the course of sustainable and durable architecture here in Michigan. Design Management: • Manage design development for projects coordinating internal and external resources • Close collaboration with colleagues and client to ensure that objectives are achieved through design • Create or oversee the production of design drawings to ensure all relevant information is included • Coordinate presentations or updates to keep the extended team 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 • Prepare and communicate project budgets relevant to interior finishes and FFE • Maintain current industry knowledge of design trends and vendors Responsible for the recruitment, coaching, and performance management of assigned team members • Ensure that responsibilities are clearly documented, regular evaluations are held, and sound personnel management practices are in place • Exceptional relationship management with direct report, colleagues and external vendor partners • Review and comment on all deliverables • Manage interior designer’s budgets and discern the need and request for additional scope work • Assist with project close-out • Liaise between vendors and project team, general contractors, director of construction, other project managers, architects, procurement companies and asset managers • 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 • Cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships; oversee process to negotiate contracts in terms of pricing, quality, timing, and supply availability, ensuring costs are within budget • Track status updates and…