Stephens Design Group is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager / Interior Architect who is passionate about residential design and has the skill set and drive to grow within our organization. Applicants should be personable, organized, detail-obsessed and highly knowledgeable of residential construction systems, materials and methods. This full-time position will support our Design Principal and Senior Designers with coordination of the architectural / construction scope across the team’s projects.
Specific responsibilities may include:
• Collaborate with Design Principal and Senior Designer to manage required construction scope; Manage archive of Architect's submission drawing sets, design redlines and design intent sketch submissions;
• Set up and maintain RFI Logs for each project. Review Architect and/or GC weekly progress reporting, and track action items in RFI Log; Manage Design Principal's internal and external construction-related directives and track in RFI Log;
• Attend site visits with Design Principal; Attend local site meetings in person; Participate in out-of-state site meetings virtually and/or get downloaded by Design Principal;
• Enter and maintain spec information in arch. schedules;
• Collaborate with Design Principal & Senior Designer to provide Architect, GC or other construction-related consultants with design intent documentation and respond to submittals, RFI’s and shop drawings in a timely manner;
• Source and vet construction-related specs and finishes; Obtain pricing, lead-time, samples and product specs; Issue approved quotes to Architect/GC; Manage direct-to-vendor payments by clients;
• Collaborate with Design Principal and Senior Designer to document and issue approved specs to Architect and/or GC; Maintain archive of construction-related control samples and strike-off's;
• Maintain photo archive of site progress, mock-ups and fabricator workshop visits, construction material selections, etc.; Collabora
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s and / or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design from accredited school;
• 5 years minimum professional experience in Architecture or Interiors firm managing high-end, luxury residential projects;
• U.S. Citizen, or already possess a work visa for working in the U.S. on a full-time basis
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Extensive knowledge of construction materials, documents and processes;
• Extensive knowledge of design principles and aesthetics;
• Extensive knowledge of luxury residential materials and finishes;
• Advanced knowledge of building systems and codes;
• Advanced interior architecture detailing skills;
• Advanced knowledge of NYC design resources;
• Advanced sketching skills;
• Advanced AutoCAD skills;
• Advanced MS Office Suite skills;
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & InDesign);
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage;
• Highly organized and detail-oriented;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Stephens Design Group, led by Founding Partner Bradley Stephens, is an established New York City interior design firm focused on high-end residential projects. We are an energetic and creative team of professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest level of design and services to our discerning clients. We are currently working on projects in NYC, the Hamptons, South Florida, Aspen, the Dominican Republic and Portugal. Our office is located steps from the Highline in the Landmark Arts Building in the Gallery District of West Chelsea.
We offer competitive salaries & bonus opportunities, combined with a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
Full medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) + Profit Sharing & Cash Benefit plans, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and personal days.
*Please email .pdf copies of your cover letter, resume, portfolio / sample work, and professional references (min. of 3) to Managing Partner. Contact info is available on website: www.bradleystephens.com
*No phone calls please
