Strategic Project Leader - Interior Design

Company Overview DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors is a collaborative and award-winning architecture, planning, and interiors design firm with 190+ multi-cultural professionals located throughout the Western United States. With over 45 years of experience, our team is driven by the vision of creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead our Interior Design team in San Diego, CA. This individual will be responsible for managing exciting new projects across all sectors, bringing the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client's satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate with the Director of Interior Design to lead projects of various sizes covering all sectors. • Take ownership of problems and successfully resolve them. • Lead staffing and project review meetings, contributing positively with concise and accurate information to continually improve the team's project delivery, quality, and financial objectives. • Foster a positive teamwork atmosphere, supporting the development and retention of quality staff. • Serve as a primary client contact and proactively manage all aspects of projects, bringing the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client's satisfaction. • Support business development activities and identify new work associated with existing projects and clients. • Participate in client meetings at a high level of proficiency and confidence. • Assist the Director in developing and validating project scope and fees, budgets, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process. • Direct the design process from programming phase through construction administration plus FF&E to carry out design intent. • Manage the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of a project. • Develop detailed project schedules and communicate key deliverable dates to the project team to ensure tasks and expectations are clear. • Initiate, document, and maintain project set-up, including contract review, project process and filing procedures, and work authorizations; review internal project accounting documents and collaborate with accounting in timely distribution of invoices. Requirements: • Proven ability to provide excellent client service and leadership. • Proactive and adaptable with strong initiative to drive results in a fast-paced environment. • High level of design competence with knowledge of building codes. • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and professional manner verbally, in writing, and in presentations. • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels. • Self-sufficient and collaborative. • Strong knowledge of Revit, ACAD, Sketch-up, and MS Office. • Excellent organizational skills: process-oriented with the ability to follow through to project close-out. • Sound work ethic and the highest level of integrity; ability to handle highly confidential matters with discretion. Education and Certification: • Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience as a Project Manager for Interior Design projects. • 5+ years of experience leading teams of creative professionals. • Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from an NAAB or CIDQ accredited program. • CIDQ or NCIDQ certification is a plus. • Civic and Education experience is preferred. • Mixed-use residential and affordable housing experience is a plus. • Commitment to their own professional growth. • Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions or visa sponsorship. What We Offer: • Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. • Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. • Opportunity to participate in a pre-tax Flexible Spending plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and 401k.