.As an** Interior Project Manager, **you should perform these essential job functions:**DESIGN**- Understands design philosophies and current trends throughout the profession, including planning and strategies, design and space planning, documentation, furniture specifications and materials and finishes.- Understands the overall design concept and helps insure implementation- Understands and respond to the technical implications of design decisions- Promotes firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability**TECHNICAL**- Understands all aspects and phases of the architectural and interior design and production process.
**MANAGEMENT**- Define, monitor, and maintain control of the scope of work and services for the project including project schedule and work plan- Prepare and negotiate client and consultant proposals, fees, schedules, and contracts- Act as the main coordinator of communication between the client and Perkins + Will, ensuring timely resolution of client concerns and management of business issues including contracts and additional services.- Insures the orderly and complete preparation, distribution, and retention of all project written records.- Responsible for the clear and timely communication of information to the project team and to ensure compliance with the project team's goals.- Assures a positive teamwork atmosphere and assist in supporting the development and retention of quality staff.- Monitors the performance of the project team and approach to assure that the Firm's quality standards and design goals are being met.- Coordinate staffing resources with office operations director- Establishes, maintains, and documents regular client meetings and internal project team meetings.- Initiate, document, and maintain project set-up, including contract review, project process and filing procedures, work authorization, invoicing/receivables- Responsible for meeting or exceeding the financial goals established for the project and providing timely and appropriate information to Project Accountant to initiate invoicing.- Direct contact responsibility with clients and associated consultants to insure timely collections and management for delinquent accounts receivables.- Monitor client issues and technical issues to minimize liability.- Follow through with post contract administration requirements (i.E.
: follow-up phone calls to ensure client satisfaction and source additional marketing leads, complete final historical database, etc.
).- Responsible for the orderly close out of projects including contractual requirements