Associate Design Manager Jobs in British Columbia

JOB DESCRIPTION - PROJECT MANAGER 

STUDIO:

Ste Marie is an internationally recognized concept development and interior design studio with offices in Vancouver and Toronto. We develop hospitality, mixed-use, food and beverage, wellness and commercial projects for renowned clients domestically and internationally. We see the world through the lens of hospitality, constantly prioritizing the human experience in our work.

We offer end-to-end design services from concept development, brand ideation, interior design, FF&E selection, procurement and coordination, and art and styling services.

ROLE:

As Project Manager you have expertise in Interior Design and Construction for Hospitality and/or Hi-Rise Residential sectors. You will combine creativity and technical knowledge with your deep understanding of these industries to execute functionally beautiful spaces for our clients.

Supporting the design team, you will lead in executing design solutions and coordinating projects through the design development, construction documentation, and construction administration phases of a project. Utilizing project management best practices, a proven track record of experience in design and construction, problem-solving, great communication & supportive leadership, the Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the scope of work, supporting the execution of the work by coordinating the team, initiating quality control throughout the process and closing out projects successfully.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the team follows best practices and agreed-upon processes, balancing accurate execution of the design intent with managing our contract’s scope and team’s resources to ensure project profitability. You will seek to constantly improve Ste Marie’s project management and technical standards. The Project Manager role is both external client facing and internal design team facing to manage the project scope and successful outcomes.

The successful candidate can translate concepts into developed design documentation, researching artistic and technical issues as questions arise.. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, will play an integral role in the execution of conceptually-driven excellence in design. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with the Associate to understand the design of the project, the contract details, and the client’s consulting teams’ technical needs and how these affects the project execution.
•  Follows design and construction best practices, ensuring client’s expectations are managed professionally regarding any additional fees that may be required.
• Manage technical phases of Ste Marie projects,  DD, CD and CA phases and is responsible for the efficiency of technical phases of the project as measured by quality, efficiency and profitability.
• Responds to client questions and relays information to Ste Marie design team in a timely and concise manner.
• Delegate tasks to team members when required, in coordination with the project’s Associate.
• Manage procedures and documents pertaining to construction drawings including: construction drawing coordination, trackers, internal & external communication.
• Attend site meetings to monitor progress and quality of work. Prepare field reviews and/or deficiency reports.
• Provides Project cost analysis and project budget coordination.
• Provides Account Receivable support and coordination with clients, when required. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years experience as a Project Manager with Interior Design and/or Architecture  projects for Multi-Residential, F&B or Hotel / Hospitality.
• A great leader, team player, a strong and positive communicator, and particularly skilful in managing communications, personalities, time and quality.
• Complete understanding of the interior design/construction workflow and technical specifics.
• Able to read and understand technical documentation, able to provide feedback to various internal and external stakeholders.
• Thrive in a fast paced work environment and manage obstacles and tight deadlines with a positive attitude that inspires the broader team.
• An ability to understand and embody the Ste. Marie perspective, design process and approach to our clients, our projects and our studio.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is an asset.
• Proficiency in Office 365.

ROLE INFORMATION: This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the Project Manager to recognize this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organizational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the Project Manager.

Ste Marie is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.