ABOUT WATG

WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, 77 years young and home to nearly 400 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in California, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to developments of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to the finishing touches, we operate as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice globally. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.

Independent to this day, we passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience for all businesses. We were founded in Honolulu in 1945 and the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – which we still prioritize today. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.  

WATG is hiring a Project Manager - Interiors for our office in Los Angeles, CA.

ROLE

The Project Manager directs small to medium-sized projects and impacts revenue and growth. The Project Manager leads, organizes, and coordinates project teams and resources (people, processes, and tools), and team assignments to execute interior architectural projects with efficiency and fluency. The Project Manager reports to the Project Director, Studio Director, or Managing Principal.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the client relationship, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of the project goals, needs, and progress
• Manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of the project, including post-occupancy evaluation and sharing and harvesting lessons learned and project impact, in collaboration with the Senior Designer and Project Architect
• Implements all phases of a design project, including contracts, budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, documentation, specifications and construction, field observations, change orders, and pay requests
• Collaborates on the design process, including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation, construction administration and furnishings selection and purchase
• Consults with client to determine function and spatial requirements and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time
• Manages client expectations about project scope, budget and schedule to ensure the client understands the services Wimberly Interiors will provide, and the timeframe in which they will be delivered
• Maintains positive client relationships throughout project, keeping the client apprised of project progress on regular basis, maintains contact with other key project parties for clarification, coordination and negotiation of critical issues
• Develops detailed project schedule and communicates key deliverable dates to the project team, plans, organizes and manages the work of the project team, and ensures tasks and expectations are clear
• Provides leadership, resources and technical advice for the generation of construction documents for interior environments, including detailing and finish application, adherence to design intent and carry through
• Manages and oversees the staffing plan, work plan, financial stability and schedules, with consistent attention to quality, profitability and positive results
• Assists senior management in developing and validating project scope and fees, budgets, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process
• Collaborates in project meeting management, including meeting purpose and agendas, issuing meeting minutes, reports and action items logs to maintain clarity on scheduling, decisions made by the client and the team, and follow-up tasks needed to progress the project
• Assists in preparing project presentations, participates and leads client presentations
• Manages projects and completes work plans, including the identification of project team members, budgets, consultants, schedules for completion, fees and costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project
• Assists with negotiating fees and contracts
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture or related field
• Professional license preferred
• Environmental accreditation preferred
• 10+ years of experience in interior architectural practice with management experience in all phases of projects
• Advanced knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and architectural building systems
• Thorough understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets
• Strong knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents
• Experience with FF&E to carry out design intent
• Proficient technical expertise in MS Office, Adobe Suite, DesignSmart, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and other design tools; some Revit experience preferred
• Experienced in client management, project management, and negotiations
• Ability to work in a team environment and supervise others
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing and in presentations

*You must include a copy of your resume and portfolio

JOB INFORMATION

Salary range: $90,000-$120,000 per year

WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer