Interiors Project Manager

Interiors Project Manager:
Candidate must reside in the DC area.

OTJ is a premier architecture and design firm with offices in Washington, D.C., New York, N.Y., Miami, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, and Chicago. For 35 years we have experienced an unparalleled and uninterrupted growth trajectory fueled by the design of award-winning projects for leading organizations across North America. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive team as we continue our dynamic growth. We are now poised to further expand our reach and believe your skills and experience will be an asset to the ongoing success of our team. We are confident that OTJ will offer you the opportunity to do your best, most creative work in a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes fresh ideas.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary client relationship for respective project, or building relationships, strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies, needs and progress
• Manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of a project, including post-occupancy evaluation and sharing/harvesting lessons learned and project impact
• Collaborates on the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration
• Coordinates project team interaction both internally and all other project participants
• Oversees application of products and materials appropriate for the project
• Integrates OTJ expertise and innovation in all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate OTJ best practices, sustainable design solutions, subject matter expertise and resources strategically and efficiently for the client, user and community
• Manages the project team in collaboration with other disciplines to establish design solutions that can be technically implemented within the constraints of the project goals, budgets, available time and within local ordinances and codes
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues through the scope of the project
• May lead client presentations as needed
• Monitors project to anticipate potential risks and collaborates with senior staff, legal team and client to resolve issues
• Collaborates in project meeting management, including scheduling, determining meeting purpose, preparing agendas and meeting report and maintaining action items log on regular basis
• Attends on-site visits and field reviews as necessary
• Resolves conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
• Seeks leadership opportunities by providing direction and feedback to team members and collaborating with team leaders
• Collaborates in and may be responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements
• Applies skills to minimize risks, maximize value and seeks means to improve efficiencies and reduce costs
• May participate in the pursuit and marketing of potential projects
• Supports senior staff and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture/Interior Design or equivalent in education or experience
• Architectural/Design Registration required
• Typically 8+ years of experience in equivalent quality design firms
• Firsthand and sustained experience in all phases of architectural design and construction
• Familiarity in the capability and benefits of architectural and performance analytical software such as Revit, AutoCAD, 3D modeling etc.
• Familiarity in the functionality of Vantagepoint preferred
• Experience in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams preferred
• Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems and QA/QC process
• Advanced knowledge of building codes, constructability and accessibility guidelines
• Experience in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

OTJ has an amazing, performance rather than attendance-based culture with an extremely competitive compensation, and benefits package including profit sharing, retirement, employee stock ownership, paid medical, premium, short and long term disability vision, dental, supplemental insurance, mentorship program, paid exams for certification and much more.