KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Team Lead Designer is a project lifecycle expert who is responsible for leading, designing, directing and coordinating large or multi site interior design projects to deliver unique solution for various clients and business needs. As a champion of Bennett Design interior design project processes – Discover, Plan, Implement, Monitor and Close, including Pure Design™ – with the high level of detail and documentation that our firm is known for. As a role model, this person also mentors and directs a team and effectively manages client requests and relationships.
Project Work
- Lead the design and execution of interior design projects varying in complexity from proposal through concept and development, construction phase and close out.
- Lead all Team Meetings
- Work to deliver team project goals through proficiency in all phases of the Project Plan methodology (Discover, Plan, Implement, Monitor and Close)
- Coordinate with outside consultants, architects, engineers and trade partners
- Participate in client meetings and design presentations
Contract Management
Assign project work according to Project planCoordinate subconsultants, ensuring project deliverables are proceeding according to budget and scheduleEnsure project stays within scope of services as per contractMaintain construction schedules, deliverables and milestones as per contractTrack project hours to ensure the team is completing tasks as allocated in the Project PlanProvide billing status updates to Design Manager and FinanceIdentify opportunities to issue additional service requests (ASRs) when scope of services has deviated from contract and assist with creation of the ASRFormulate photo shoot strategyAttend Project Feedback meetingPrepare and present weekly project reporting at weekly meetings for Design ManagerClient Relationship Management
Manage client expectations and be accountable to communication project timelines, concerns and act as a supervisory client contact for escalated mattersDocumentation and Process Quality Assurance
Review design development, construction documents and shop drawings for content accuracy, overall design integrity and compliance with Building CodeEnsure work is consistent with regulations, procedures, plans, drawings and specificationsPractice Risk Management as it relates to managing design projectsPeople Management
Mentor, guide and audit the work of all project team members for accuracy, consistency and qualityChampion a culture for professional advancement, recognition and reward for exceptional workResponsible for workload coverage across teamsResponsible for supporting the creation and execution of the Individual Performance Plan (IDP) with each team member and reporting on quarterly team member check ins to Design ManagerReview and approve timesheets, expenses and time off requests for team members