Ken Fulk Inc
Ken Fulk Inc | Project Manager (Interior Design)
Ken Fulk Inc, New York, New York, United States,
PROJECT MANAGER
San Francisco, CA - Full time, in-office
ABOUT KEN FULK INC. Ken Fulk is a visionary designer and creative director and his eponymous firm is renowned for their unforgettable experiences and transportive spaces. Ken Fulk Inc elevates the daily lives of their clients, not only designing their homes, jets, restaurants and hotels but also creative directing birthdays, weddings, dinners, anniversaries and family getaways.
With a staff of 80 across with studios in San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles, Ken Fulk Inc has gained international acclaim with widely published residential and hospitality projects from Mexico to Miami and Provence to Provincetown. Fulk has been named to Architectural Digest’s AD 100, Elle Decor’s A-List, Luxe's Gold List and was twice-nominated for a James Beard Design Award. We are looking for a Project Manager to help manage various interior design, construction and creative services projects at one time.
THE ROLE ● Manage all client communication, including daily log of client projects and timelines, and weekly emails and phone calls as needed ● Client contact for any and all requests that arise; this role will prioritize client needs, manage client expectations, and always deliver professional and clear communication ● Responsible for preparing and maintaining budgets and schedules, working directly with leadership and clients ● Partner and coordinate with clients, manufacturers, project architects, designers, contractors and construction managers to achieve project goals ● Own and manage communication with Owners Reps, General Contractors, and subcontractors as needed ● Manage all communication and activities related to the delivery and installation of projects ● Demonstrate ability to prioritize and manage diverse responsibilities within allotted time and/or budget ● Manage projects from conception to completion, including work performed by both internal and external resources ● Prepare, and update project schedules, schedules and punch lists as needed ● Ability to manage all project phases ● Proven ability to meet deadlines, and client expectations ● Coordinate project teams; work to ensure timely and complete submission of documents ● Monthly or Bi-Monthly travel is a possibility in this role
THE REQUIREMENTS ● A minimum of 10 years of professional project management experience in the design, architecture, or construction industry is required ● Bachelors degree in architecture, interior design, construction management, or related fields is preferred ● Extensive experience with high-touch client management with high-end clients, and/or client concierge roles ● Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines ● Comprehensive knowledge of design principles and aesthetics ● Extensive knowledge of residential interior architecture and design industry standards ● Widespread knowledge of materials, furnishings and construction methods related to interior design ● Broad knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements is preferred, but not required ● Proven ability to negotiate contracts for services, consultants and contractors ● Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel spreadsheets ● Proficiency in Google Suite ● Proficiency in a project management software application ● Strong verbal and written communication skills ● Working knowledge of budget preparation and ability to manage projects within budgetary constraints ● Ability to travel locally and nationally to job sites across the country ● International experience and Hospitality experience preferred, but not necessary
THE BENEFITS ● Full-time in San Francisco office ● $100,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience ● Monday - Friday 9 am to 6 pm ● Health insurance and dental plan ● 401K plan with matching ● Paid sick leave ● 10 days paid vacation
ABOUT KEN FULK INC. Ken Fulk is a visionary designer and creative director and his eponymous firm is renowned for their unforgettable experiences and transportive spaces. Ken Fulk Inc elevates the daily lives of their clients, not only designing their homes, jets, restaurants and hotels but also creative directing birthdays, weddings, dinners, anniversaries and family getaways.
With a staff of 80 across with studios in San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles, Ken Fulk Inc has gained international acclaim with widely published residential and hospitality projects from Mexico to Miami and Provence to Provincetown. Fulk has been named to Architectural Digest’s AD 100, Elle Decor’s A-List, Luxe's Gold List and was twice-nominated for a James Beard Design Award. We are looking for a Project Manager to help manage various interior design, construction and creative services projects at one time.
THE ROLE ● Manage all client communication, including daily log of client projects and timelines, and weekly emails and phone calls as needed ● Client contact for any and all requests that arise; this role will prioritize client needs, manage client expectations, and always deliver professional and clear communication ● Responsible for preparing and maintaining budgets and schedules, working directly with leadership and clients ● Partner and coordinate with clients, manufacturers, project architects, designers, contractors and construction managers to achieve project goals ● Own and manage communication with Owners Reps, General Contractors, and subcontractors as needed ● Manage all communication and activities related to the delivery and installation of projects ● Demonstrate ability to prioritize and manage diverse responsibilities within allotted time and/or budget ● Manage projects from conception to completion, including work performed by both internal and external resources ● Prepare, and update project schedules, schedules and punch lists as needed ● Ability to manage all project phases ● Proven ability to meet deadlines, and client expectations ● Coordinate project teams; work to ensure timely and complete submission of documents ● Monthly or Bi-Monthly travel is a possibility in this role
THE REQUIREMENTS ● A minimum of 10 years of professional project management experience in the design, architecture, or construction industry is required ● Bachelors degree in architecture, interior design, construction management, or related fields is preferred ● Extensive experience with high-touch client management with high-end clients, and/or client concierge roles ● Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines ● Comprehensive knowledge of design principles and aesthetics ● Extensive knowledge of residential interior architecture and design industry standards ● Widespread knowledge of materials, furnishings and construction methods related to interior design ● Broad knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements is preferred, but not required ● Proven ability to negotiate contracts for services, consultants and contractors ● Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel spreadsheets ● Proficiency in Google Suite ● Proficiency in a project management software application ● Strong verbal and written communication skills ● Working knowledge of budget preparation and ability to manage projects within budgetary constraints ● Ability to travel locally and nationally to job sites across the country ● International experience and Hospitality experience preferred, but not necessary
THE BENEFITS ● Full-time in San Francisco office ● $100,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience ● Monday - Friday 9 am to 6 pm ● Health insurance and dental plan ● 401K plan with matching ● Paid sick leave ● 10 days paid vacation