Senior Project Director

1 month ago

Chicago IL, United States Pierre-Yves Rochon Full time
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

DESIGN

  • Understands design philosophies and current trends throughout the profession, including program, space planning and design strategies, as well as overall building design concepts.
  • Understands design software technology and project delivery methods.
  • Understands and responds to the technical implications of design decisions.
  • Promotes firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution and sustainability.
  • Understands color and materials concepts and FF&E design strategies.

TECHNICAL

  • Understands and is able to perform all administrative and management tasks associated with each phase of the design and construction process.
  • Understands and is able to develop preliminary project schedules, budgets and project team work plans.

MANAGEMENT

  • Defines, monitors and maintains control of the scope of work and scope of services for assigned projects, including project budget, schedule and work plan.
  • Primary coordinator of all direct communication between the client and firm.
  • Ensures timely resolution of client concerns and management of the firm's business issues.
  • Responsible for the complete integration of design and technical aspects of the project.
  • Responsible for the clear and timely communication of information to the project team and ensures compliance with the project team's goals.
  • Monitors performance of the project team to ensure attainment of the firm's quality standards and design goals.
  • Establishes, maintains and documents regular project related meetings; including client, internal team and consultant meetings.
  • Initiates, documents and maintains project set-up, project process and filing procedures, work authorizations, invoicing/receivables, assisting accounting in timely distribution of invoices and payment of receivables.
  • Ensures the orderly and complete preparation, distribution, and retention of all written project records.
  • Considers risk management by monitoring client demands and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
  • Responsible for the orderly close-out of projects; including contractual requirements.
  • Coordinates staffing resources with Managing Director.
  • Ensures a positive work atmosphere and assists in supporting the development and retention of quality staff; including training/development/mentoring.
  • Develops and maintains successful client relationships.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

  • Thoroughly understands client challenges and demonstrates problem solving creativity
  • Develops positive relationships with key officers of client and other client personnel
  • Maintains frequent contact at the highest possible level in the client organization
  • Ability to inspire client's confidence in professional ability and overall client services.
  • Demonstrates ability of "closing the sale."
  • Proactively seeks out new business through established client relations and active participation in the industry.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

  • Professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related discipline.
  • Advanced professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related discipline recommended.

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 15+ years' professional experience demonstrating increasing responsibility for teams and projects.
  • NCIDQ or NCARB Required.
  • Exceptional knowledge of project design process, construction documentation, programming, space planning, furniture specifications as well as materials and finishes.
  • Strong project budgeting and contract negotiation skills.
  • Strong working relationships with clients and consultants.
  • Strong project management software skills.
  • Experience in directing, mentoring and coordinating project teams.
  • Collaborative and professional work ethic.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, listening, writing and client presentation skills.
  • LEED AP or within 6 months of hire.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 6MB).

At PYR we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) #J-18808-Ljbffr

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