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Interiors Project Manager

Little Careers
Full-time
On-site
Newport Beach, California, United States

Little, nationally recognized as a “Best Firm to Work For” and one of the nation’s most progressive design firms, is seeking an Interiors Project Manager with a passion for high quality design, interior architecture and a positive, collaborative work style, for our Workplace Interiors Studio in our Newport Beach, CA Office.

Responsibilities include:

  • Cultivation and stewardship of strong client relationships
  • Project Management with the ability to manage and lead complicated design projects and/or multiple projects efficiently and successfully as well as to work as a team member on project design teams;
  • Leading strong client relationships;
  • Participate in or lead programming and pre-planning design analysis;
  • Develop and execute design solutions including space planning, design development, construction documents and detailing for interior architecture projects;
  • Provide drawing coordination and technical oversight for project activities with clients, consultant’s contractors and staff;
  • Application of problem solving skills to better collaborate with contractors, designers, consultants, clients and end-users;
  • Perform site inspections, review shop drawings and material submittals and other related construction administration tasks; and
  • Mentor/coach less experienced staff.
  • Handles client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments.
  • Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture from an accredited university;
  • 5+ years of experience;
  • NCIDQ or NCARB Certification preferred;
  • Workplace expertise and workplace industry leadership;
  • Excellent presentation, drawing and sketching skills;
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, and project management skills;
  • Proficiency in Revit / Microsoft Suite (Other design related programs are a plus);
  • Thorough knowledge of commercial project design including constructability, project costs, building codes, furniture systems and workplace design; and
  • Motivated self-starter and works well in a collaborative environment.
  • ***Anticipated salary range for this position:  $95,000 - $120,000; based on experience level. 

Why Little:

Little is a place where you’ll surround yourself with colleagues who have different areas of expertise, are from different cultures and generations, and embody different talents, experiences and passions. In fact, if you ask our employees what keeps them excited about coming to work each day, you’ll hear that it’s the people. It’s also our culture and the chance to be part of creating a better future through our work. We embrace a culture of teaching and learning through cross-mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, talents, and interests and we strive to give each person exposure to the widest possible array of experiences. We care intensely about our clients and each other, and we do our best to spark a spirit of creativity and excitement in everyone around us.

It's the spirit of discovery that often brings people to the West Coast. It's that spirit, along with a passion for great design, that unites our Newport Beach office. Our only location to be adorned with a 1957 Camper (fully restored and renovated by employees), this wildly creative workspace inspires staff and clients to use their imaginations and rethink what's possible. Outside of the office, you can often find this team supporting their community and building a culture of giving.  Want to know what’s it’s like to work at Little?  Check out our video!    https://vimeo.com/851727160/a5897aa234

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and portfolio for review.  

Little is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Little prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation national origin, genetics, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Little is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact careers@littleonline.com or a member of our HR Team