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Job description
Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
nTogether, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
nJoin us and design your place with Stantec.
nYour Opportunity
nStantec is looking for dynamic addition to our growing design team: an Interior Design Project Manager - someone with a passion for the creative, technical, and organizational who can connect with clients, mentor the staff, and loves to keep a schedule.
nThe Berkley, Michigan Buildings group provides interior design, architecture, and engineering services across education, workplace, healthcare, hospitality, multi-family housing, civic, and research and development sectors. Partnering with our team in Chicago, we are known for high-performance, award-winning buildings and interiors, creating timeless, intelligent, and sustainable design solutions through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach.
nThe successful candidate will interpret client needs and architectural direction into cohesive interior design solutions; lead and mentor others; build client relationships and manage interiors projects. This role offers a strong career opportunity for an ambitious leader to work with energized, talented staff and an established client network.
nAlthough based in Berkley, Michigan, this role involves working closely with our team in Chicago, Illinois.
nYour Key Responsibilities
nBe Organized and Creative
nnnLead the development of innovative interior design solutions that respond to client goals, budget, program requirements, functional needs, and aesthetic objectives.
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nnDevelop and communicate design concepts through sketches, visual presentations, narratives, models, and other design media.
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nnLead programming, visioning, space planning, block planning, and adjacency studies to support project goals.
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nnProduce and oversee the development of design documentation, BIM models, construction documents, and project deliverables throughout all project phases.
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nnEvaluate and recommend interior systems, finishes, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and materials.
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nnApply accessibility requirements, building codes, and regulatory standards to project solutions.
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nnCoordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
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nnDrive design excellence, innovation, critical thinking, and continuous improvement within project teams.
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nnExplore and implement new technologies, tools, and processes that improve design quality and project delivery.
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n nGuide and Mentor Designers
nnnProvide design leadership, mentorship, supervision, task delegation, and work review for interior design staff.
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nnFoster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture that encourages creativity, accountability, and professional growth.
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nnLead by example through coaching, knowledge sharing, and promoting design excellence.
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nnSupport staff development, goal setting, performance reviews, and career progression initiatives.
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nnMentor Assistant Project Managers and emerging design professionals.
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nnEncourage diverse perspectives, open communication, and continuous learning across the team.
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nnCollaborate with Interior Design teams across the region to strengthen technical expertise and broaden project experience.
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n nFoster Strong Client Relationships
nnnBuild and maintain trusted relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
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nnCommunicate effectively and professionally with clients and project teams throughout all phases of work.
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nnLead client meetings, presentations, workshops, and project discussions to facilitate decision-making and project alignment.
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nnCollaborate with the Principal in Charge and Design Principal to ensure project solutions meet client expectations, budgets, schedules, and program requirements.
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nnRepresent Stantec within the professional community and industry organizations to strengthen client relationships and market presence.
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nnSupport a client-focused culture that differentiates Stantec's interior design practice.
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nnCommunicate project decisions, priorities, and direction clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
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n nManage Projects and Drive New Work
nnnLead project planning, including scope, deliverables, schedules, staffing, fees, resources, and level of effort.
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nnManage project performance against scope, budget, schedule, quality, and profitability goals.
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nnDirect project coordination among internal teams, consultants, vendors, contractors, and client stakeholders.
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nnEstablish project communication protocols, meeting documentation, action tracking, and accountability measures.
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nnLead quality control reviews and maintain documentation standards.
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nnIdentify, evaluate, and manage project risks, scope changes, change orders, and additional service opportunities.
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nnDevelop project budgets, staffing plans, work plans, and financial forecasts.
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nnDirect invoicing, collections, and overall project financial performance.
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nnEnsure compliance with Stantec project management processes and documentation requirements.
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nnSupport business development activities, client relationship management, project pursuits, and proposal development.
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nnDevelop proposal strategies, work plans, and consultant teams for RFP responses.
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nnAssist in negotiating project agreements and securing new opportunities.
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nnPartner with operations leadership to determine staffing needs and resource allocation.
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n nYour Capabilities and Credentials
nDesign Skills and Communication
nnnStrong understanding of interior design principles, human-centered design, aesthetics, functionality, and user experience.
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nnAbility to communicate design ideas clearly through verbal, written, graphic, visual, and hand-sketching methods.
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nnAbility to interpret sketches, drawings, programs, client goals, and related materials and translate them into cohesive design direction.
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nnExceptional interior design portfolio demonstrating creative, high-quality, fiscally responsible solutions.
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n nTechnical Tools and Documentation
nnnAdvanced experience using Revit as a design and documentation tool.
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nnProficiency with Enscape, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, Newforma, Bluebeam, and current modeling software.
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nnStrong understanding of drawing development, construction documentation, documentation standards, and project phase deliverables.
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nnExcellent understanding of accessibility codes, life-safety codes, building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards.
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n nInterior Systems and Materials
nnnAdvanced knowledge of interior systems, materials, finishes, lighting, fixtures, FFE, and specifications.
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nnWorking knowledge of accessibility requirements, building codes, and regulatory requirements applicable to interior design.
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n nProfessional Capabilities
nnnStrong creative and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate design options and support sound decision-making.
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nnStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills suited to multidisciplinary project environments.
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nnAbility to contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and design-focused studio culture.
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nnProfessional presence and credibility with clients, consultants, colleagues, and industry partners.
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nnStrong networking and relationship-building skills to lead to future opportunities.
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nnExtensive project experience and industry knowledge that contribute to successful pursuit and proposal efforts.
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nnEffectively manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
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nnExcellent negotiator and communicator.
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n nMarket Knowledge and Professional Engagement
nnnStrong understanding of client needs, market trends, and industry expectations related to interior design.
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nnEstablished or developing network of clients, consultants, industry partners, and professional contacts.
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nnKnowledge of pursuit strategy, client relationship development, and market positioning.
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nnActive involvement in local or national professional organizations or industry associations is preferred.
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n nEducation and Experience
nnnBachelor's degree or equivalent in Interior Design or related field is required.
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nnCIDA accreditation is preferred. Interior Design Licensure is preferred; licensure not required.
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nnA minimum of seven years' related experience is required.
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nnWell AP, LEED AP or LEED Green Associate preferred.
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n nTypical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
nThis description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
nAbout Stantec
nStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
nPrimary Location: United States | MI | Berkley
nOrganization: BC-2141 Buildings-US Michigan
nEmployee Status: Regular
nManagement Level: Senior manager
nBusiness Justification: New Position
nTravel: No
nSchedule: Full time
nJob Posting: 02/09/ :09:14
nReq ID:
nStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
Worksite address
berkley, MI, 48072, US
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