Design Management Associate

Job Summary

The Interior Design Associate prepares conceptual, detailed drawings, cost estimate for bidding and ID construction. Supports managing the project by coordinating and supervising all the requirements and deliverables submitted coming from the team. Duties involve meeting and coordination with stakeholders, review material and FFE specifications, research and material sourcing, monitor project schedule and quality of work, supervise and review all information related to the project. Control documents and drawings inflow and outflow. Responsible to give update and proper written report to give her Senior ID with full picture of work progress, current situation and issues to be resolved by the team.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY FUNCTIONS/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. DESIGN AND PLAN REVIEW

· Plan Preparation

· Review and refer ID works associated with building construction or improvement projects

· Design projects and/or review architectural or engineering plans, specifications and contract documents to ensure compliance with government codes, laws and regulations

· Review supplier shop drawings/SCM’s alternatives and PR/CM quantity takeoff

· Help in concept and design presentation

· Help in production of Design and drawings, specifications

II. PROJECT AND BUDGET COORDINATION

· Conduct meeting and coordinate with consultants and other departments essential to the project to clarify and resolve issues and concerns

· Set-up/conduct the design coordination and attend to the construction RFA’s/RFI's and or design issues

· Conduct regular follow-ups and status meetings with concerned departments

· Preparation and coordination of budgetary cost estimate with Cost Planning Group and/or external consultants

· Analyze and understand the budget set-up for the project assigned to work only within the agreed budget

· Consolidate and review submitted bid packages in accordance with approved concept and design

III. ON-SITE IMPLEMENTATION

· Advise contractors on the interpretation of plans and recommend changes as needed

· Monitor project schedule, conduct periodic site inspection and punch listing before project turn-over to ensure quality of work and compliance with the approved design drawings

· Create time table for project construction

· Prepares technical reports, progress reports, special studies and cost estimates for the projects

Technical Competencies and Skills

• Performs analysis and reasoning with attention to details • Can effectively make effective presentations and understand complex text and technical documents • Has technical knowledge in construction detailing and implementation • Knowledgeable on material and furniture trends, sourcing, and procurement for interior design • Can analyze accounting, financial and other quantitative data related to project Can work within deadlines and complete work in timely manner, autocad skills, Photoshop skills, Rendering skills, sketchup skills

Education, Trainings and Licenses Required

interior design, architecture