Design Project Manager

We are looking for an Interior Designer - Project Management to join our Enterprise / Real Estate Team. With the office being a key product of WORQ, this exciting role needs to have a background in design, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and be customer-oriented. The successful candidate will drive the role of workspace planner for the implementation of workplace strategies on projects.

Working closely with the rest of the team, and reporting to the Senior Enterprise Sales Manager and/or Project Manager to really drive space planning and propose workplace strategy to the potential clients, and seeing it through the execution to completion. As a team, our mission is to create a comfortable and great working environment for people and the community to prosper by working together.

I) Office space design development & pitching

1. Develop initial design as well as office space planning concepts via material boards, sample boards, mock-ups and material/product libraries, and client presentation decks.
2. To collaborate & manage a team of external consultants, including outsourced ID, design and build contractors, through the design phase to the completion of the project.
3. Prepare design and construction fee proposals in consultation with Principal Architect, Contractors and suppliers.
4. Conduct presentations to prospective Clients for confirmation while acting as a workplace strategist to consult and offer office solutions.
5. To develop the detailed design in close alignment with regular Client touch points upon the confirmation of the project.
6. Research design best practices and incorporate it into design SOPs's playbook.
7. Maintain organized project files and documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.

II) Project & construction management

1. Draft out construction/fit-out timeline in consultation with Clients, Contractors and Principal Architect.
2. Apply for relevant permits from authorities before starting site works.
3. Arrange for taking over possession of the project site and manage initial defects checks with the contractor before starting site works.
4. Schedule and arrange relevant trades contractor/suppliers to commence works on site in close adherence to project timeline.
5. Attend site meetings with Client, Contractors and suppliers to follow up progress, decisions required and resolve issues.
6. Provide timely regular updates to Client on-site progress.
7. Defects check and management before handing over to the Client.
8. Arrange for defects rectification during the Maintenance Period.

III) Project cost & variation management

1. Keep track of project fee and expenditure.
2. Initiate claims to Clients and payments to contractors promptly to ensure timely completion of project.
3. Track variations and ensure Client's confirmation is obtained before work is carried out on site. To include all confirmed variations in both claims to Client and payment.

IV) Support the Head of Real Estate and Product Development by working together with the Enterprise teams with any tasks/projects.

V) Support company community initiatives such as business networking events and  member engagement activities.

• Candidate to possess a Diploma / Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Real Estate, Project Management, or any relevant field or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in office interiors/workplace design projects, in the capacity of a designer, business development, or project manager. Residential interior design experience will not be considered.
• Experienced in client-facing presentation; excellent communication skills and ability to present design concepts to clients

• Strong stakeholder management to coordinate and harmonize the design and build requirements of clients, contractors, and management.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating design documentation with external consultants, project budgeting, and deliverables management.