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Join Our Team as an Interior Design Project Manager!

Are you ready to leverage your interpersonal skills and extensive interior and architecture experience to deliver exceptional client work? We are seeking a talented Interior Design Project Manager to lead all design phases of our team’s projects. If you possess strong technical knowledge, are familiar with project phasing, budgets, and delivery, and excel in customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Description:

As an Interior Design Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing test fits and space plans, implementing and managing the design process, and understanding project-related MEP and structural engineering. You will support real estate transactions, deploy resources to ensure a smooth design process flow, and develop and maintain strong client relationships with open communication and integrity. Your ability to clearly express ideas and project management updates, drive business with excellent customer service and quality control, and collaborate effectively with internal teams, engineers, consultants, contractors, construction managers, and clients will be essential.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Design Leadership: Develop test fits and space plans, and implement and manage the design process.

+ Technical Coordination: Understand project-related MEP and structural engineering, as well as vendor scope of work and related coordination.

+ Real Estate Support: Support real estate transactions by understanding the lease transaction process.

+ Resource Deployment: Deploy resources to ensure a smooth design process flow.

+ Client Relationships: Develop and maintain strong client relationships with open communication and integrity.

+ Communication: Clearly express ideas and project management updates in writing and verbally.

+ Customer Service: Drive business with excellent customer service and quality control.

+ Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with internal teams, engineers, consultants, contractors, construction managers, and clients.

+ Project Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison between the team and the client to bring the design, schedule, budget, and scope of work to completion.

+ Performance: Perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

+ Team Supervision: Directly supervise up to six employees on a team, assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new staff, plan, assign, and direct the team’s project work, and provide constructive and timely performance assessments for team members.

+ Conflict Management: Possess strong conflict management and resolution skills.

Essential Skills:

+ Education: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from a college or university, or 5-8 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Experience: 10+ years of experience with investor (landlord) and occupier (tenant) services, and experience supervising 3+ people.

+ Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in corporate interiors, tenant improvement, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, rendering, space planning, code compliance, zoning, ADA, furniture design, finish, building codes, interior design, project management, MEP, structural engineering, vendor relationship, Illustrator, Photoshop, and 3D rendering.

+ Certifications: LEED certification and business development experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

+ Investor Relations: Experience with investor relations.

+ Technical Knowledge: Strong technical knowledge.

+ Performance: Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

+ Customer Service: Strong customer service and quality control skills.

+ Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Work Environment:

Our high-volume interiors firm features an open floor plan and inclusive environment where leadership sits in the main area. The office includes amenities such as a full kitchen, conference rooms, 'Wine Down Fridays' with food and drinks, monthly chair massages, and summer half-day Fridays. We provide training to standardize practices and career path development meetings to support employee growth. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend work as required. The position may require up to 5% local travel, including attending meetings and work sessions at other offices, client offices, or job sites. Mileage will be reimbursed at a predetermined market rate. A valid driver’s license with a good driving record and reliable transportation is required.

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and become a key player in our dynamic team!

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Benefits Summary401(k) Plan:• Competitive plan with company matching to help you save for your future. Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.Health Insurance:• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy. Coverage starts the first day of the month after 30 days of employment. Includes a $10,000 life insurance policy.Paid Time Off (PTO):• Includes vacation days, sick leave, and personal days. Salaried employees receive 160 hours per year for the first 4 years, while hourly employees receive 144 hours per year for the first 4 years.Paid Holidays:• 14 paid holidays throughout the year to celebrate and relax.Flexible Work Arrangements:• Options for flexible hours and hybrid schedules to support work-life balance.Professional Development:• Opportunities for career growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.Life and Disability Insurance:• Coverage to provide financial security in case of unexpected events. Includes voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, as well as short and long-term disability.Health Spending Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA):• Save money for medical expenses with tax advantages.Supplemental Insurance:• Optional insurance for critical illness, accidents, whole life, and legal issues.Employee Assistance Program (EAP):• Confidential 24/7 counseling, resources, and referrals.Transportation Benefits:• Support for commuting expenses.Recognition Programs:• Earn rewards for milestones and peer recognition, redeemable for merchandise, extra time off, or experiences.Office Perks:• Casual dress code, free snacks and drinks, office events, and free parking at some locations.Mobile Working Perks:• Virtual events, raffles, leadership calls, surprise mail, and flexible office access.Employee Discount Program:• Access to discounts on many products and services after 90 days of employment.Referral Bonus:• Earn bonuses for referring new employees.Accreditation Reimbursement:• Company pays for relevant industry accreditations.Funeral (Bereavement) Leave:• Up to 24 hours of paid leave for making funeral arrangements or attending a funeral for a family member.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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