Architectural - Project Manager Design

Krause

Looking for several Architectural and Architectural Interiors- Project Manager Design

Your Role

This is a senior position, requiring at least 5+ years of experience working at architecture, architectural interiors or related design firm. Project Managers manage complex and multiple projects, responsible for the execution of project design solutions under the direction of the Principals/Owner; They must have the ability to lead project design teams and delegate work in a timely and constructive manner. Project Managers have a thorough understanding of the contract requirements and project scope as well as the firm at large; they are responsible for project schedules and budgets and can effectively convey this to both assigned team members and clients.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Consults with client to determine function and spatial requirements and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time. Plans layouts of projects and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
• Lead project design teams and ensures proper management flow for all phases of active projects, including management of budget and schedules
• Establishes, maintains, and documents regular project related meeting, including client, internal team and consultant meetings
• Collaboration with building and permitting officials during permitting and construction phases of project, submits for permit as appropriate
• Knowledge of building codes, standards and the ability to resolve complex technical and design issues
• Pro-actively keeps staff informed of work states and seeks clarification where appropriate.
• Develops detailed project schedule and communicates key deliverable dates to project team. Plans, organizes and manages work of project team; ensures tasks and expectations are clear.
• Identifies issues, risks and conflicts and asks for assistance and/or delegates in a timely and constructive manner when required.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, participates in professional development reviews, “Lessons Learned” and “Hot Topic” sessions
• Responsible for maintaining positive client relationships throughout project. Keeps client apprised of project progress on regular basis. Initiates and maintains contact with other key project individuals for clarification, coordination and negotiation of critical issues.
• Responsible for managing project using company timekeeping and budgeting; complete work plans; including identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees and labor costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project. Responsible for financial outcome of projects.
• Communicates with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure project details are carried out including technical issues and project information at all levels of contract administration.

Your Qualifications:

• An entrepreneurial spirit, self starter, fun loving, serious about our profession and clients. A team advocate, always in the pursuit to challenge the norm and make things better. Not afraid of doing and learning new things that will challenge you but always within a true support network.
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and/or Architecture from an accredited United States University.
• 5 plus Years’ experience of Design Management experience in a professional, commercial interior design or Architecture experience, including corporate/tenant office interiors.
• Fluency and confidence using Revit and working knowledge of AutoCad is required.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Suite Software Applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proven ability in; programming, design, applicable codes, QA/QC process and construction documentation, construction administration and with the newest technology.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead all levels of staff through a combination of direct authority and subject matter expertise.
• 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

Come join Krause and work within a fun loving, serious, progressive, passionate, extremely organized and highly respected design firm. Excellent compensation and benefits along with an energetic, first class working environment and freedom, are just a few of the reasons our employees enjoy being a part of the Krause Team.

This is a great opportunity to take your career to the next level by getting involved and experiencing projects from start to finish with a firm known for its robust culture and exceptional reputation!

Please include work samples along with a list of references, your resume and cover letter. Due to the large volume of candidates, only qualified applicants will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

KRAUSE

Passionately Transforming Companies since 1996, we at Krause are a highly collaborative team of entrepreneurial minded people devoted to translating client goals, brand and culture into powerful environments, built around people, processes, technology and business drivers. Our clients require high-performance, visually compelling, interior environments to move their enterprises forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology and drive efficiencies. Small, diverse, mightily and agile we have consistently been rated as one of the top design firms and have been honored with numerous awards and publications.

At Krause, we are devoted to the local community and have donated our services free of charge to numerous non-for-profit organizations. Environmental stewardship is also a part of our ethos, Krause is a supporter of the USGBC with more than half of our team being LEED Accredited.

As a part of our culture and philosophy, we have developed six key words and definitions that set the foundation for our firm values;

INTEGRITY: a firm adherence to a code of moral and artistic values.

INSPIRE: to stimulate energies and ideals.

CHARITY: having or showing a concern for the welfare of others and giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation.

FAMILY: people who share common goals and values.

HONESTY: fairness and straightforwardness of conduct and adherence to the facts.

RESPECT: willingness to show and demonstrate consideration and appreciation to others.

Our values are embraced within the relationships of our team as well as our relationships with our clients and within the community.