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IA Interior Architects

Aug 10

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Houston

Requirements

  • Graduate of architecture, design or business school: equivalent experience may be substituted
  • 8+ years’ experience producing design projects
  • Extensive knowledge of materials, furnishings and construction methods related to interior architecture
  • Extensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements
  • 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
  • Intermediate Revit skills
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced presentation and graphic communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally with all levels of staff
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and lead all levels of staff through a combination of direct authority and subject matter expertise

Responsibilities

  • Manages small and medium sized projects to completion, including work performed by internal and external resources
  • Coordinates engineering work to ensure compliance with design concept
  • Coordinates project teams to ensure timely completion of documents
  • Works with design and technical teams to shape and understand the design concepts
  • Present and gains approval of concepts to the client
  • Establishes and ensures adherence to set budget
  • Immediately informs Sr. PM or Project Director and/or client of any potential variances to the budget and makes appropriate modifications
  • Manages collections for assigned projects
  • Immediately informs Finance Manager if there is an issue with timely collections. Discusses untimely payments with client to secure commitment to pay
  • Identifies and pursues new business opportunities with existing and potential clients
  • Assign tasks, oversee work and provide feedback to staff assigned to project
  • Develops skills of staff for future projects
  • Manages overall client relationship from initial assessment of client needs, through design concept presentations and final delivery of project. Ensure positive relationships resulting in additional business or referred work

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Project Manager at IA Interior Architects?

The Project Manager assumes full responsibility for planning, coordinating, and administering projects, ensuring successful completion in collaboration with internal and external resources.

What types of projects will the Project Manager be managing?

The Project Manager will manage small and medium-sized projects from inception to completion.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A graduate degree in architecture, design, or business is required, along with at least 8 years of experience producing design projects.

What skills are essential for the Project Manager role?

Essential skills include extensive knowledge of materials and construction methods, building systems and codes, contract negotiation, intermediate Revit skills, and strong communication and leadership abilities.

Will the Project Manager need to interact with clients?

Yes, the Project Manager will manage overall client relationships throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring positive interactions that can lead to additional business opportunities.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, the Project Manager will have the opportunity to develop the skills of staff for future projects.

What software skills are necessary for this position?

The Project Manager should have intermediate skills in Revit and advanced skills in verbal, written, and graphic communication.

How does IA Interior Architects approach equal opportunity in recruitment?

IA Interior Architects provides equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment, promoting a work environment free from discrimination based on various personal attributes.

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IA Interior Architects

The largest employee-owned global architecture firm focused exclusively on interiors.

Real Estate
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Celebrating 40 years of visionary design and innovation, IA Interior Architects is the first global architecture firm focused exclusively on interiors. The firm provides strategic planning, interior architecture, and design services for corporations, businesses, and institutions. Founded in 1984, IA currently has 21 offices in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orange County, Philadelphia, Portland, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto, and Washington, D.C. In addition, IA has more than 60 partner offices outside the United States, representing over 1,000 staff members in the Americas, in Asia/Australia, and in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This network of offices comprises the IA Global Alliance and integrates years of international experience and proven local expertise to bridge cultural differences, comply with local requirements, and help navigate with ease the unique aspects of building and architecture worldwide. IA’s approach to design is exclusively focused on how the aesthetics and organization of a space can reflect brand, improve efficiency and productivity, increase employee satisfaction, and support sustainability. The firm’s LEED® accredited professionals offer sustainable strategies for projects of all sizes and complexities in public and private sectors. IA helps clients in diverse markets worldwide articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.