Senior Interior Design Project Manager

Overview Chicago is seeking a Sr. Possesses strong leadership and communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsibilities • Acts as primary client relationship owner, 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 • Oversees coordination of project team interaction both internally and all other project participants • Facilitates team’s self-evaluation to distill and distribute project lessons learned within the firm • Oversees application of products and materials appropriate for the project • Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions • Integrates HKS expertise and innovation in all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate HKS best practices, sustainable design solutions, subject matter expertise and resources strategically and efficiently for the client, user and community • Manages and oversees the 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 • Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues through the scope of the project • Coordinates client presentations and public hearings as needed • Monitors project to anticipate potential risks and collaborates with the PIC, legal team and client to resolve issues • Holds project team responsible for detailed code and zoning analysis, performance analysis and deliverables on HKS standards, best practices and quality expectations • Oversees 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 • Manages existing design technology and continually explores, improves on and evaluates best uses for technology for all interior design services Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions • Advanced experience and skills in Bluebeam • Intermediate experience in Revit preferred • Intermediate experience in Photoshop and InDesign, and virtual reality such as VR headsets and Yulio required • Basic knowledge of Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Illustrator, AI Design tools required; basic knowledge of Navisworks preferred • Basic knowledge of Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required • Basic knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) specifications software required • Basic experience in Vision preferred • Intermediate experience in MS Office Suite preferred; advanced experience in Excel preferred • Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required • Advanced knowledge of FF&E to carry out design intent required • Advanced Knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process, required • Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings and models, required • Successful track record with managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment required • Advanced proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time required • Advanced presentation skills required • Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required • Advanced ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external, required • Advanced ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required • Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required • Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required • Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required • Travel may be required