Senior Project Manager | New York City

WRNS Studio seeks a Senior Project Manager with 15+ years of experience including corporate workplace interior projects, as well as institutional and commercial projects, to join our New York City office.

 

Responsibilities

  • Manage and execute complex projects, from pre-design through construction administration, on schedule and within budget
  • Ensure efficient and cost-effective project execution
  • Develop, gain consensus, and deliver upon project work plans, schedules, and fee proposals
  • Prepares strategic plans with defined scope expectations
  • Manage contracts, billings and add services with clients and consultants
  • Proactively budget and forecast project costs, labor costs, and design scope increases
  • Staff and oversee project team assignments and schedules
  • Mentor and oversee the work of future project managers and other staff members
  • Liaise with marketing, business development, and communications to pursue work and steward brand
  • Serve as primary client liaison, managing communications and documentation
  • Collaborate with firm partners on strategic planning, positioning, and nurturing client relationships
  • Proactively research, identify and qualify new clients, markets and project opportunities
  • Contact potential clients to establish a relationship and introduce the appropriate creative/account leaders
  • Collaborate with marketing team to develop winning collateral, proposals and presentations
  • Occasional travel to project sites or other WRNS offices

 

Requirements

  • Minimum 15+ years of industry experience, with proven project management and leadership skills
  • Preferred candidate will have some experience with interior architecture, including corporate workplace
  • Strong knowledge of local building codes
  • Experience permitting projects through local Authorities-Having-Jurisdiction
  • Demonstrated experience leading medium to large-scale projects
  • Entrepreneurial spirit: ability to work both independently and in collaboration with diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to lead projects with team members located across different offices
  • Strategic thinking: ability to understand a prospective client’s needs, as well as identify competitive differentiators, and execute winning strategies
  • Excellent writing, editing, communication, and public speaking skills
  • Strong track record of success managing key initiatives and meeting goals
  • Energetic, competitive spirit: driven to win and able to lead with optimism and persistence
  • Excellent Revit skills required
  • LEED and/or WELL accreditation preferred
  • Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)
  • Certification as a licensed professional in architecture, ideally in New York

 

Work location

Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.

 

Salary

At the time of posting, the salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $170,000. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience as well as qualifications, background and education.

 

Benefits

At WRNS Studio, we are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that is reflective of our values. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance, as well as 401(k) match, 160 hours of paid time off (PTO) per year, alternate Fridays off, paid holidays, wellness programs, incentive compensation bonuses, and professional development opportunities. In addition, WRNS Studio offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and development.

 

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  • Resume
  • Portfolio/Work samples
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