Job Description

Amanda Teal Design, a boutique residential design firm based in Menlo Park, is looking for a Project Manager to join our team. We serve clientele throughout Northern California, and our projects typically involve full-scale remodels or new build homes. We pride ourselves on creating thoughtful and innovative designs while providing the highest level of personal service. Our approach is grounded in integrity, and we value building strong relationships with our industry collaborators.

The Project Manager will work under the Design Director, and will support and participate in creating functionally beautiful spaces for residential design clients. The Project Manager must be able to draw upon industry knowledge, design experience, creativity and innovative design concepts. We actively foster a team environment where supporting each other, sharing information, and learning is key. The ideal candidate will have the drive to be a meaningful contributor, have excellent communication skills, and is fully committed to the success of the company and our projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage projects through all phases of design, from concept to installation
• Monitor project timeline with architect and contractor, report to Design Director
• Create and maintain presentation schedule per project timeline, effectively communicate schedule with Design Assistant and manage workflow
• Collaborate with Design Director to implement design and source materials, plumbing, lighting, paint colors, hardware, millwork, and all architectural details and FF&E needed per project requirements
• Collaborate with Design Assistant to create CAD plans and elevations
• Responsible for design presentation and client meeting preparedness
• Communicate details and specifications for proposed items with Design Assistant
• Monitor project budget with Purchasing Coordinator, report to Design Director
• Review and approve Purchase Orders, responsible for Order accuracy
• Collaborate with Purchasing Coordinator to approve any finish samples, CFA’s, DFA’s, shop drawings, and site measurements needed to complete Orders
• Monitor expediting with Purchasing Coordinator and project timeline alignment
• Coordinate with Purchasing Coordinator and contractor to expedite and schedule delivery of construction related items as needed
• Review and distribute project Schedules as needed, responsible for accuracy
• Maintain written communication with architect, contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors as needed to address priority deliverables, RFI’s, shop drawings, and problem solving any challenges
• Create and maintain project task lists, distribute, delegate and monitor project tasks through completion
• Send Client weekly project updates with recap and upcoming items
• Schedule and attend Client meetings and site visits
• Record and distribute detailed meeting notes for all meetings attended
• Build and maintain Client, vendor, showroom, and rep relationships
• Supervise delivery and installation
• Track hours by daily time billing entries

QUALIFICATIONS

· 3+ years direct project management experience in an interior design office

· Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school

· Thoroughly proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, Word

· Working knowledge of Studio Designer

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