Senior Vice President Interior Design Jobs (NOW HIRING)

ANDMORE® is a wholesale market maker that fuels opportunities for buyers and sellers to connect, grow, and prosper through physical markets, design centers, and digital channels.  

We own and operate the largest wholesale showroom campuses in the world where retailers and designers source products for their stores and clients while also enabling 24/7 commerce through our digital marketplace. By integrating in-person and online experiences, we empower our customers to grow year-round as their business needs evolve.  

Position Summary 

Lead projects, while enforcing corporate processes and controls.  Manages and coordinates construction projects designated by Director of Development and Construction / Senior Vice President of Development and Construction, which will consist of a mixture of tenant projects and capital improvement projects. This position is an owner’s representative position that will work closely with owner’s leasing agents and tenants. 

Construction management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.  Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor and summarize progress of project.  Prepare reports for Director / SVP of Development and Construction and Executive Leadership Team Members regarding status of projects.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide professional leadership for ANDMORE projects in Atlanta, GA. 

• Enforce corporate processes and controls, while constantly reviewing for suggested improvements. 

• Works with / Manages industry professionals to complete the design / construction program. Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Consultants, etc.   

• Provides pre-construction support and planning by verifying user requirements, determining constructability, and developing schedules for all projects assigned.   

• Assist Director / SVP in developing budgets, analyze cost benefits and completes capital request for all projects assigned.   

• Prepares overall project schedule and conducts weekly progress meetings to ensure materials and work in place are tracking satisfactorily.   

• Assist with securing project approvals from the City of Atlanta and other government regulatory authorities. 

• Prepares bid invitation packages, solicits bids, responds to bid inquiries and issues addenda as required.   

• Evaluates contractor bids to ensure bids include the correct scope of work, schedule requirements, unit prices and other project specific criteria and submits to Director / SVP of Development and Construction for final approval.  

• Reviews contracts and purchase orders and prepares original documents for Director / SVP of Development and Construction prior to execution.  

• Reviews and responds to Request for Information.  

• Reviews all submittals and shop drawings with Director / SVP of Development and Construction for compliance to project documents.  

• Evaluates change order request and negotiates contract cost adjustments and submits to Director / SVP of Development and Construction for final approval, if applicable.   

• Reviews invoices for accuracy and recommends for payment.  

• Ensures lien waivers, city approvals and certifications are attached to payment request.   

• Performs on-site inspections of work in progress for quality assurance, problem resolution, design compliance and adherence to schedule.  

• Prepares and executes punch lists.  

• Conducts final inspections of work in place.  

• Coordinates and reviews final as-built drawings, certificates of occupancy, equipment and systems start-up documentation, warranties and operations and maintenance manuals.   

• Manages the maintenance and updates of digital leasing layouts and completed building as-builts.  

• Coordinates work performed by contracted resources with appropriate ANDMORE personnel to ensure communication of activities and avoid conflicts with daily business activities.   

• Maintains project records including plans, contracts, specifications, correspondence, schedules, expenditures and budgets in a consistent and easily accessible manner.  

• Maintains regular verbal and written correspondence with the project team, including but not limited to the architect, engineer, general contractor, and ANDMORE personnel.  

• Resolves problems as they occur and communicates adjustments to schedules and budgets accordingly.   

TEAMWORK 

It is the responsibility of Construction Manager to create an environment of teamwork.  

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

EUDCATION and / or PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

• Undergraduate degree from four-year accredited College or University in interior design, engineering, building science, or architecture is preferred.  
• Minimum of three years’ construction project management experience with either a general contractor or as owner’s representative.  
• Experience with tenant improvement projects ranging from $20,000 - $1,000,000 + is preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, journals, technical procedures or regulations.  
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.  
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.   

FINANCIAL SKILLS 

• Ability to track project cost and understand financial reports required.
• Must be able to understand mathematical concepts such as statistics, fractions, percentages, ratios and apply to practical situations.   

REASONING ABILITY 

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.   

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Must have working knowledge of CAD and all Microsoft Office software including Microsoft Project.  
• Experience with various cloud based Project Management Software is preferred (ProjectMates, MRI, Yardi, Procore, etc.).  
• Additional preferred skills include cost estimations, strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, patience, initiative and flexibility, must be able to read and interpret constructions plans, elevations, specifications and schedules.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job, the Construction Manager occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   

Each of the items listed is considered an essential function of the position.  However, the duties, responsibilities and requirements presented in this job description are intended to be broad based and high level and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all roles or responsibilities for the position.  The Company reserves the right to alter the duties and responsibilities of the position. 

It is Company policy to comply with Federal and State Equal Employment Laws.  

Why ANDMORE  

At ANDMORE, you’ll be part of a team that values connection, creativity, and continuous improvement. We offer:  

• Competitive compensation and benefits 
• A collaborative, inclusive culture 
• Opportunities for professional growth and development 
• The chance to make an impact at the heart of the wholesale and design community 

About ANDMORE®  

ANDMORE® is a Blackstone and Fireside Investments portfolio company. We create connection opportunities for the wholesale home, gift, and lifestyle industries through physical markets, design centers, and digital channels.  

For more information, visit www.ANDMORE.com.