Interior Technical Director

Perkins&Will - New York Studio is seeking accomplished Interior Technical Director with 15+ years of experience in leading interior projects, who are adept at steering the full spectrum of the design process-from concept development to implementation. Ideal candidates will bring a strong track record of guiding clients and project teams toward innovative, human-centric, and impactful design solutions.

Our Offerings

At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments.

We also provide:

• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)-a core foundation of everything we do.

Your Role: Interior Technical Director

Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 15+ leading Interior projects

Your baseline responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establishes and promotes a culture focused on high-quality, innovative design, with emphasis on technical resolution of Interior Design challenges.
• Familiarizes staff with, and promotes regular use of, the Project Delivery Manual.
• Responsible for management of, and staff adherence to, Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes (Quality Program) as it relates to Interior Design projects.
• Ensures that all Interior Design projects comply with applicable codes, Perkins&Will resiliency and sustainability goals and industry standard construction techniques.
• Ensures that Interior Design projects are thoroughly, accurately and efficiently documented at every design phase.
• Monitors progress of Interior Design projects relative to schedule and budget (Perkins&Will fee and project costs).
• Manages Interior Design staff engagement with the Firmwide Specifications Group and monitors delivery of specifications for Interior Design projects.
• Champions fiscal responsibility and performance in the technical development of Interior Design projects.
• Mentors staff to develop, support and encourage technical design excellence.
• Facilitates staff engagement with PWU and other learning resources to increase technical competency.
• Facilitates documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and the resolution of Interior Design project issues.
• Responsible for risk management of Interior Design projects with a focus on reducing change orders and claims.
• Researches and reports on new technologies, materials and building systems.
• Collaborates with other Interior Design leaders to ensure appropriate technical staffing assignments and performance for Interior Design projects.
• Participates in the interviewing and hiring of Interior Design technical staff candidates.
• Represents and leads the implementation of firmwide technical initiatives and policies as they relate to Interior Design projects.
• Collaborates with project managers to ensure Interior Design project technical team members understand their roles, responsibilities and importance to project success.
• Collaborates with the Firmwide Specifications Group to create Studio-specific master sections when required to reflect local or regional Interior Design project delivery.
• Maintains a working knowledge of AIA contract documents, Perkins&Will standard edits of these and their applications on Interior Design projects.
• Develop and maintain contacts within local and national Interior Design and construction communities as Studio and Firmwide resources.
• Participates in the Firmwide Technical Design Community, regular Technical Director calls and periodic Firmwide initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Studio Technical Director to establish consistent processes, procedures and quality expectations among Interior Design and architecture projects.
• Actively promotes the firm and technical design advancement through publishing, speaking engagements and social media outlets.

General Proficiencies (including, but not limited to):

• 15+ years of experience as a Technical Director on Interior projects
• Able to translate design intent into technical solutions
• Able to enhance and promote client needs with building technology
• Has a working knowledge of:
• Quality assurance and quality control procedures
• Building, accessibility and energy codes
• Risk management, contracts and legal aspects of design and construction, including claims and disputes
• Engineering consultant requirements and coordination
• Construction documentation
• Construction contract administration
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills, including public speaking
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to direct or coordinate work efforts of staff on multiple projects

Frequently Used Software:

• Working knowledge of Revit and other design software used by Perkins&Will
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Bluebeam

Requirements:

• Candidates must hold an active architectural license in the United States or Interior Design license/certification (NCIDQ)
• Interior Design or Architecture bachelor's degree
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Professional licensure in architecture and/or interior design
• Member of at least one relevant professional organization (e.g., AIA, IIDA)

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work, (no larger than 4MB). Please submit your files in pdf.

Salary Range Information

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate's qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $137,600 and $202,300 commensurate with qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy ("EEO"), which is part of the Company's Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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