SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – NY

Company Preview: One of Interior Design’s top 100 Giants, MKDA was established in 1959, an award-winning architectural and design firm headquartered in New York City with offices in Florida, DC and Connecticut. Driven by our designs and proven by our partnerships with our clients, people enjoy working with us because while we take our work and project outcomes seriously, we value the power of relationships and not taking ourselves too seriously.Our local team hail from larger shops, or academia, bringing with them an expansive knowledge and vision alongside MKDA’s innate entrepreneurial drive and passion for delivering individualized attention, highly attuned and tailored design solutions, strong work ethic, and management of budgets and schedules.

Position Preview: The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for directing and guiding project teams throughout the duration of each project, while also serving as the client’s primary day-to-day contact and managing expectations. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, a critical thinker, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Must currently reside in the NY Tri-State Area or be willing to relocate.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive Annual Base Salary based on experience, certifications and portfolio
Full Benefits Package – Eligible for bonuses each year, health insurance, 401K with match, FSA account, PTO, Paid Holidays and more

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Ensuring quality completion of deliverables on time and on budget
-Monitoring contract compliance and execution
-Preparing work plans
-Overseeing and adjusting project financials, schedules and staffing to meet design and profitability goals
-Directing and guiding project teams throughout the duration of the project
-Attending meetings and managing client expectations
-Serving as client’s primary day-to-day contact, responding to questions and concerns in a timely manner
-Participating in invoicing process
-Tracking key metrics and project data
-Participating in programming, visioning and site assessment tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Significant experience in the fields of architecture or interior architecture with a minimum of 10 years experience with licensure OR 20 years experience with a minimum of 8 years in project management.
-Highly proficient in AutoCAD and 3D Rendering, Adobe Creative Suite, ArchiCAD and Sketch-Up a plus
-Holistic understanding of the design process with thorough knowledge of technical design & construction drawing documentation
-Experience successfully directing the technical and delivery portions of multiple high-profile projects simultaneously
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and ability to multi-task

-RA, AIA, CID and LEED a plus

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