Project Coordinator (Interior Designs) at Alister Greene Consulting

Role Description

• The role will be responsible for both creative work and project management, ensuring that the design process runs seamlessly and smoothly— from conception to completed installation.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements
• Work closely with the principal to ensure project schedules, trackers, logistics, and appointments are gracefully and logically managed
• Manage project scheduling, budgets, and set-up with sub-contractors, vendors and consultants
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Lead project planning and implementation; define the scope of the project, its objectives and delivery
• Manage a range of project team sizes, comprised of project architects, interior designers, and designers
• Meet with clients to discuss their needs and preferences in detail, including any special considerations or concerns
• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Manage materials and labor costs to ensure that projects stay within budget guidelines
• Review bids from subcontractors to ensure they are reasonable in price and scope of work offered
• Coordinate all new and current on-going projects and communicate well with all levels.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Lead and manage contractors & suppliers effectively to ensure that the project and on-site works are completed according to specifications, quality standards, cost and time frame.
• Monitor project's time, cost, quality, scope, resources and risk management.
• Supervise the construction of works and incorporation of materials and ensure that they are carried out in accordance with the Project Plan.
• Conduct project evaluation and appraisal

Qualifications/experience

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Building Engineering, Civil Engineering or related from an accredited university is preferred.
• Certified project manager (PMP, PMI)
• At least 3 years work experience, including leadership in renovations, planning, project management, and facilities management.
• Experience of managing projects
• Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, colour selections, and specifications
• Demonstrate fluency with basic residential and small-scale commercial building materials, details and construction techniques.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• High level of organization and familiarity with typical office communication tools.
• Easily able to cultivate, build and nurture lasting client relationships.
• Works flexibly and collaboratively with building designers and architects.
• Experience in researching, selecting and specifying materials and finishes.
• Strong understanding of budgets, construction schedules and fees.
• Able to create presentation books and other sales materials.
• Be a team-oriented and highly-motivated individual
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, would be advantageous though you will be supported by a CAD designer.