Project Manager

The Project Manager plays an integral Leadership role at Studio Munge, in planning, overseeing, and managing all processes throughout the life of the Project while coordinating with the Finance department to always keep the Account up to date. From Inception, through contract negotiations, design management and execution during Construction. The Project Manager is to be a main point of contact to ensure the Project is delivered in accordance with the Base Contract and all agreed schedules in a timely manner. The PM is to maintain focus on protecting the integrity of the over-arching Design intent of the Project at all Phases with the utmost amount of care and attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide overall management, administrative and project direction for one or more assigned projects.
2. Support the project(s) during Contract Negotiations by assisting with the development of the proposals, schedules, and Design planning.
3. Identify and assist with the resolution of Functionality, Design Practicality, Architectural issues and constructability concerns leading to Design strategies that can be implemented into the Contract.
4. Work closely with the Finance Dept and Design Director to track and monitor all financial records of the Project Account.
5. Assist consultant teams with coordination of all design drawings and identify coordination issues while effectively communicating them to the design team.
6. Lead consultant coordination meetings.
7. Communicate as main point of contact with owners, trade contractors, consultants, and team members to resolve design issues.
8. Managing project performance and providing status reports, cost forecast and schedule impacts to the principal.
9. Negotiating and issuing Change orders, Additional Services Proposals/Agreements while monitoring their financial progress and schedules.
10. Overseeing the Technical Detailing of all Design Development Packages to ensure all intent is met and communicated according to Industry Standards and Client Requests.
11. Lead the distribution of all project documents and records to all project stakeholders including owner, brand and consultants.
12. Maintain familiarity with the project’s local Building Code compliance and regulations.
13. Manage and mentor design and technical staff.
14. Review shop drawings, RFI’s and Sample Mock-ups in accordance with the Design intent.
15. Conduct periodic site visits to ensure construction is faithful to construction documents.
16. Address site issues by providing timely and appropriate solutions in liaison with the internal design team.

BENEFITS

1. Direct mentorship from Alessandro Munge and our world-class design team.
2. Competitive salary based on experience and industry standards.
3. Extra time off during the annual end-of-year studio closure.
4. Inspiring workspace with free parking.
5. Access to a state-of-the-art gym.
6. Healthy snack pantry.
7. Competitive health benefits package.
8. Open invitation to our regular team-building company events.

QUALIFICATIONS - Required

1. Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
2. Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Interior Design or Architecture.
3. Minimum 5 years of project management experience in all phases of projects for high-end hospitality, private or multi-residential projects.
4. Working knowledge of interior construction, drawings, and specifications.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Technical skills: able to communicate or clarify design intent by way of hand-sketch or 3D Sketchup.
7. Ability to travel to Canadian and international projects.
8. PMP Certification or equivalent.
9. Demonstrated experience managing international projects.
10. Bilingual and trilingual an asset.

SOFTWARE SKILLS

1. AutoCAD.
2. Bluebeam Revu.
3. Adobe Acrobat.
4. Microsoft Office.
5. Revit.
6. Microsoft Project Software.

To apply, send us a cover letter highlighting why you would be the perfect candidate, an up-to-date résumé and other relevant documents aligning with Studio Munge’s brand standards.

We look forward to meeting you!