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Gensler

<div></div><div><div>Your Role</div><div></div><div>
Join a talented, thoughtful team committed to creating meaningful environments grounded in a deep understanding of culture, time, and place. Each project responds to its broader context while reflecting distinct brand perspectives, achieving a balance between beauty and performance.</div><div></div><div>
Within the Critical Facilities practice area, this philosophy extends to highly technical, mission-driven environments where reliability and resilience are essential. The work includes designing advanced infrastructure&mdash;such as data centers and operations hubs&mdash;that support continuous operations, evolving technology, and the people who depend on them, integrating flexibility, sustainability, and thoughtful community presence.</div><div></div><div>
What You Will Do</div><ul><li>
Collaborate with your team on developing the design for sensational spaces</li><li>
Utilize your experience to perform interior design assignments that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation</li><li>
Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&amp;E), color palettes, and lighting</li><li>
Generate finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction</li><li>
Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts</li><li>
Effectively communicate design ideas by hand sketching and/or digital graphics</li><li>
Independently create material palettes and inspiration image boards</li><li>
Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators</li><li>
Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials</li><li>
Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges</li><li>
Produce in Revit accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of project</li><li>
Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specification, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation</li><li>
Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction</li><li>
Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives</li><li>
Participate in the creation of 3D software renderings &ndash; Enscape preferred - to communicate design concepts</li></ul><div></div><div>
Your Qualifications</div><ul><li>
Experience in the role described above</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school</li><li>
6+ years of post-grad interior design experience</li><li>
NCIDQ/CID preferred</li><li>
Portfolio must include critical facilities projects</li><li>
High resourcefulness of creative unique materials, furniture, and fixtures</li><li>
Excellent color sense, and great passion for design</li><li>
Excellent graphic design, organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Passionate, self-starting, dedicated, efficient</li><li>
Enjoys both taking responsibility and team collaboration</li><li>
Passion for both big picture design ideas and the details</li><li>
Facility with 3D conceptualization (digitally or by hand) a plus</li><li>
Proficient in Revit and Enscape</li><li>
Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign</li><li>
Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required</li></ul><div></div><div><i>
To be considered, resume submission must be accompanied with a portfolio PDF.</i></div><div></div><div><i>
**The base salary will be estimated between $69,000 - 85,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.</i></div><div></div><div><div><div><i>
**This is not a remote position. We look forward to working with our new team</i><i> </i><i>member</i><i> </i><i>in our dynamic</i><i> </i><i>Chicag</i><i>o</i><i> </i><div><i>office</i></div><i>. </i><i>If</i><i> </i><i>you&rsquo;re</i><i> </i><i>open to relocation, non-local candidates are welcome!</i></div></div></div><div></div><div>
Life at Gensler</div><div></div><div>
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to &ldquo;Well-being Week,&rdquo; our offices reflect our people&rsquo;s diverse interests.</div><div></div><div>
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.</div><div></div><div>
As part of the firm&rsquo;s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.</div></div><div></div>

Designer - Interiors - Critical Facilities

IA Interior Architects

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>IA Interior Architects</b> translates client goals, brand and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies and business drivers. Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high-performance, visually compelling and sustainable environments to move their enterprise forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology and drive efficiencies. As architects, designers, workplace strategists and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.</p><p>
Our team members are collaborative, creative, professional, expert and entrepreneurial. Joining our team requires skill, daring, leadership, teaming, humor and a love of interiors. We are presently searching for a I<b>ntermediate</b> <b>Lighting Designer </b>for our<b> Chicago</b> studio.
</p><p>The Intermediate Lighting Designer, under the direct supervision of a more senior Lighting team member or Project Manager, will provide design support primarily in concept and design development and construction documents and other general lighting needs including:</p><br>
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Designing and developing project presentations - lighting schemes, fixture packages, lighting renderings and calculations</li><li>
Collecting information for client assessment</li><li>
May attend client interviews</li><li>
Provide documentation support as needed</li><li>
Aware of and provide support to the work of the Junior Lighting Designer(s)</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Graduate of architecture or design school: equivalent experience may be substituted</li><li>
3+ year experience or equivalent educational experience: architectural lighting design; 3D design/visualization</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Intermediate knowledge of the commercial interior architecture and/or design industry</li><li>
Intermediate knowledge of production procedures</li><li>
Intermediate sketching and rendering skills</li><li>
Intermediate sense of architectural lighting and knowledge of the properties and measurement of light</li><li>
Intermediate knowledge of lighting products</li><li>
Intermediate MS Office Suite skills</li><li>
Intermediate Revit skills</li><li>
Advanced lighting calc skills (AGI132, Elumtools or similar)</li><li>
Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
Basic presentation and graphic communication skills</li><li>
Experience with designing, specifying, and aiming/focusing stage and production lighting for all-hands spaces, corporate video production spaces, etc.</li><li><p>
Familiarity with DMX control system components and protocols.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Please submit a portfolio or work examples with your application</b></p><p><b>
Salary Range: </b>$65,000 - $80,000 annually, based on education, licensing, and relevant industry experience.</p><p></p>
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<p><b>Interior Architects, Inc. (IA) provides equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment</b> to all persons without regard to their race, color, creed, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities.</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Intermediate Lighting Designer

Actalent

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   Reviews all work of project team members (Designer I, Design Assistant, and Intern)
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   Ability to generate iterations and options of the design for review as directed by the Senior Designer
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   Ability to communicate utilizing hand sketches for quick ideas
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   Ability to study plans, elevations, and details in CAD
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   General technical knowledge of spatial requirements, design standards, and construction standards
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   Ability to accurately interpret conceptual designs into 3D models utilizing SketchUp and creating visualizations in Enscape
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   Utilizes Bluebeam effectively to communicate internally and externally
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   Ability to redline renderings, modeling, and prototypes completed internally or externally to align with design concepts
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   Ability to successfully delegate project team tasks and information to ensure design deliverables align with schedule
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   Under supervision of Senior Designer, communicates with client to distribute project deliverables and seeks information as needed
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   Review Intern schedules, coordinates with Project Managers as needed
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   Bachelor and/or Master's Degree in Interior Designer or Interior Architecture
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   5+ years of experience working in an interiors firm - must have completed a minimum of 3 custom restaurant projects
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   Portfolio should include custom restaurants and custom hospitality work (retail, hotels, amenity spaces)
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   Ability to train and mentor junior designers
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   Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
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 This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.
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 The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $40.86/hr.
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 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
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   401(k) Retirement Plan &ndash; Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
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   Life Insurance (Voluntary Life &amp; AD&amp;D for the employee and dependents)
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   Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026.
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 Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Interior Designer II

<div></div><div><div>At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We&rsquo;re not just designers. We&rsquo;re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring innovative ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you&rsquo;re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there is something here for everyone.</div><div></div><div>
Our Chicago office has a thriving interiors practice providing innovative solutions for a variety of projects, including workplace, amenities, and more. Through our integrated inside-out design approach, we impact both the people working in our buildings and the surrounding community with our inspirational and thought leading design solutions.</div><div></div><div>
Your Role</div><div></div><div>
As a Mid-Level Gensler Designer, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce purposeful, functional and beautiful spaces for our clients. You should have exceptional design skills, a background in architecture with a focus on Interiors or Interior Design, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. You must be an integral part of your teams and actively foster a respectful, creative, and inspiring design environment. You should have a great reputation in the design community at large.</div><div></div><div>
What You Will Do</div><ul><li>
Perform interior design assignments that include interpreting client&rsquo;s needs, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentation</li><li>
Performs work requiring independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques and procedures.</li><li>
Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&amp;E), color palettes, and lighting</li><li>
Generate design with 3D models, Revit, Sketchup or other software, create digital 3D view to communicate design concepts</li><li>
Generate Interior finishes and reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction</li><li>
Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts</li><li>
Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators</li><li>
Guide and mentor junior designers</li><li>
Work in a synergistic manner with other design and professional staff</li><li>
Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs</li></ul><div></div><div>
Your Qualifications</div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited school of design or architecture</li><li>
6+ years of design leadership of interior design and/or architecture projects; recent workplace project experience is required.</li><li>
LEED accreditation or WELL AP is preferred</li><li>
Experience delivering highly sustainable design solutions.</li><li>
Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills</li><li>
Proficiency in Revit and other computer design programs</li><li>
Must have a portfolio of workplace interior projects. Ideally the project portfolio will show a range of projects.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Learn more about our Chicago team: <div>https://www.gensler.com/offices/chicago</div></div><div></div><div>
This is not a remote role, we look forward to working with our new Designer in our incredible Chicago office.</div><div></div><div><i>
**The base salary will be estimated between $69,000 &ndash; $80,000 plus bonuses and benefits and is contingent on relevant experience.</i></div><div></div><div>
Life at Gensler</div><div></div><div>
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to &ldquo;Well-being Week,&rdquo; our offices reflect our people&rsquo;s diverse interests.</div><div></div><div>
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401K, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.</div><div></div><div>
As part of the firm&rsquo;s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.</div></div><div></div>

Designer - Interiors

<div></div><div><div><div><div>Your Role</div><div></div><div>
As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will combine creativity and technical knowledge with a focus on project delivery and an understanding of how to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will drive the delivery of a project, collaborate with office and regional technical leaders, and develop delivery and process improvement strategies. Your work ethic and dedication to problem solving, combined with our commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to further your career.</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
What You Will Do</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Participate in the creative efforts of multiple interior architecture and interior design teams for workplace (office) projects from the initial marketing stages through construction administration</div></li><li><div>
In collaboration with a team, contribute to overall design concepts, storytelling and design presentation strategies</div></li><li><div>
Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&amp;E), color palettes, and decorative lighting</div></li><li><div>
Support generating concepts for finish plans, RCP, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork for the project</div></li><li><div>
Be a fearless integrator and advocate for diverse points of view and expansive thinking</div></li><li><div>
Understand and support Gensler&rsquo;s resilience goals</div></li><li><div>
Build and maintain client relationships; interface with clients, team members, and a wide range of consultants and collaborators, both internal and external</div></li><li><div>
Creatively align solutions to budgets</div></li><li><div>
Integrate new technology and tools on projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.)</div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
Your Qualifications</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited program</div></li><li><div>
6-10 years of diverse interiors experience with an emphasis on workplace interiors</div></li><li><div>
Knowledge of the design process, from schematic design through construction administration</div></li><li><div>
Experience contributing during all phases of the design process</div></li><li><div>
LEED, Fitwell or WELL accreditation is preferred</div></li><li><div>
Strong communication and relationship management skills</div></li><li><div>
Strong proficiency with Revit is required; understanding of SketchUp, InDesign, Enscape, Photoshop, and Miro</div></li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><br>
Please submit a portfolio of relevant work samples in PDF format along with your resume.</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><i><br>
**The estimated base salary range for this position is $7</i><i>3,000 </i><i>- 85</i><i>,000</i><i>k</i><i>, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation is contingent on location and relevant skills,</i><i> </i><i>qualifications</i><i> </i><i>and experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full</i><i> </i><i>benefits</i><i> </i><i>offerings, please visit </i><div><i>Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler</i></div><i>.</i></div></div></div><div></div><div><div>
Life at Gensler</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to &ldquo;Well-being Awareness Week,&rdquo; our offices reflect our people&rsquo;s diverse interests.</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
As part of the firm&rsquo;s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.</div></div></div></div><div></div>

Technical Designer - Workplace Interiors - Mid Level

Office Furniture Center

<p>Office Furniture Center is the Midwest&rsquo;s largest source for premium pre-owned &amp; refurbished office furniture. Our sustainable business focuses on diverting office furniture from the landfill by giving like-minded individuals an opportunity to purchase repurposed furniture assets. For the past 20 years, we have performed thousands of furniture installations nationwide.</p><p>The Office Furniture Sales Representative position at Office Furniture Center is perfect for someone passionate about office furniture and office design. It is a chance to lead transformative office projects from concept to completion. This role blends the art of design, the science of sales, and the power of technology to deliver exceptional results for our clients. If you are driven by creativity, strategy, and building lasting relationships, this is the role for you.</p><p><b>Role Responsibilities:</b></p><p>Lead Generation &amp; Client Engagement</p><ul><li>Perform lead generation activities, including in-person and virtual presentations, digital marketing campaigns, and event networking.</li><li>Build a robust pipeline by leveraging personal and professional networks and cultivating relationships with industry influencers.</li><li>Collaborate with marketing and engagement leadership to refine your personal brand and execute successful campaigns.</li></ul><p>Sales &amp; Account Management</p><ul><li>Take charge of the sales process&mdash;from lead creation to deal closure&mdash;meeting and exceeding revenue goals.</li><li>Deliver unparalleled customer service while building and maintaining long-term client relationships.</li><li>Adopt a consultative approach, researching clients&rsquo; goals to provide tailored, impactful solutions.</li></ul><p>Design &amp; Product Expertise</p><ul><li>Partner with the design team to deliver space planning, product recommendations, and pricing solutions.</li><li>Stay ahead of industry trends, mastering product knowledge to offer clients the most innovative and relevant options.</li></ul><p>Collaboration &amp; Project Execution</p><ul><li>Work closely with the PMO team to ensure seamless handoff of project details post-sale.</li><li>Represent the company during on-site project installations, solving challenges and ensuring project success.</li></ul><p>Professional Growth</p><ul><li>Train with sales leadership to master our WIN Strategy and sales processes.</li><li>Stay at the forefront of industry tools and systems, including CRM and pipeline management platforms like NetSuite.</li></ul><p><b>Position Requirements</b></p><ul><li>A degree in interior design, business, or a related field, with a strong passion for commercial interiors.</li><li>Experience in contract furniture, facilities management, interior design, or the commercial real estate industry.</li><li>A relationship builder who thrives on connecting with end users, buyers, facilities managers, and decision-makers.</li><li>A driven individual with an entrepreneurial mindset, high attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRMs like NetSuite, Salesforce, or HubSpot.</li></ul><p><b>Key Traits &amp; Behaviors</b></p><ul><li><b>Naturally engaging:</b> They connect well with others, building trust and rapport easily in conversations and making a positive impression.</li><li><b>Solution-oriented:</b> They actively listen to understand clients' needs and propose tailored solutions that address those challenges effectively.</li><li><b>Eager learner:</b> They are curious about the market and products, staying up to date on industry trends to provide insightful recommendations to clients.</li><li><b>Highly adaptable:</b> They can pivot strategies and communication styles to fit diverse clients and scenarios, maintaining effectiveness across varied situations.</li><li><b>Proactive planner:</b> They stay organized and prepared, ensuring they can deliver on commitments and exceed expectations.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Office Furniture Sales Representative

Stantec

<div><p>Stantec&rsquo;s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world&rsquo;s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.</p>
<p>Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.</p>
<p>Join us and design your place with Stantec.</p>
<p>Your Opportunity</p>
<p>Join a Top 10 global design firm in our Chicago practice that provides Architecture, Buildings and Interior Design services with a long history and deep commitment to the workplace sector. Our Chicago office is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support our Workplace projects.</p>
<p>The successful candidate will be a senior contributor helping lead clients through the planning and creation of award-winning and fiscally responsible designs. Your experience ensures that you appreciate and promote great design, are quite familiar with construction plans, specifications, FF&amp;E, estimates and building codes. You will lead the development of integrated design proposals, while leading and mentoring others in project management processes and collaborating with team members to contribute to the final deliverables as required by the project.</p>
<p>Your Key Responsibilities</p>
<ul><li>Responsible for managing complex tasks on multiple, large scope, highly complex projects.</li>
<li>Effectively participates and helps to win work through outreach and in interviews for potential projects.</li>
<li>Responsible for project pursuits and client relationship management.</li>
<li>Develops work plans for proposals and coordinates consultants for RFP responses.</li>
<li>Plans, organizes, and directs the work throughout the life of the project to successfully deliver the project to the client.</li>
<li>Keeps the Principal in Charge and Design Principal informed of progress on project expectations, deadlines, and deliverables and understands the limits of the decision-making responsibilities of the role and respects the boundaries of the Principal in Charge&rsquo;s and Design Principal&rsquo;s responsibilities.</li>
<li>In conjunction with the Principal in Charge and the Design Principal, leads the client and project team to assure that the project design meets the design intent, client budget, schedule, and program.</li>
<li>Identifies out of scope work and obtains client approval immediately.</li>
<li>Records and documents all client decisions within the Stantec-required format(s) and communicates them to the team.</li>
<li>Assists in the negotiation and development of project agreements and proposals.</li>
<li>Develop and manage project budget, schedule, and overall work plan to realize target financial performance.</li>
<li>Mentors Assistant Project Managers and motivates project teams.</li>
<li>Assures that Project Management Framework tasks are completed in a timely fashion according to Stantec requirements and properly documented.</li>
<li>Leads project coordination and owner/site meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor and sub-contractors.</li>
<li>Communicates client decisions and direction with the entire project team on a regular basis.</li>
<li>Manages and tracks change orders, applications for payment by contractors and other contractual modifications impacting budget and schedule.</li>
<li>Works with Operations Manager in determining project staffing needs and recommending personnel.</li>
<li>Directs client invoicing and effectively manages collections.</li>
</ul><p>Qualifications</p>
<p>Your Capabilities and Credentials</p>
<ul><li>Passion and experience in the interiors sector, specifically Workplace.</li>
<li>A proponent of excellence in design and execution</li>
<li>Strong networking and relationship building skills to lead to future opportunities.</li>
<li>Extensive project experience supports in the ability to win work during proposal response.</li>
<li>Capable of simultaneously supporting the Principal in Charge and the Design Principal on multiple projects.</li>
<li>Excellent understanding of accessibility codes, life-safety codes, building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards.</li>
<li>Proactively takes appropriate action without requiring continued direction or guidance.</li>
<li>Effectively manages multiple deadlines and priorities.</li>
<li>Team player with the client, entire project team, consultants, and contractor.</li>
<li>Must have good driving record and valid driver&rsquo;s license.</li>
<li>Excellent negotiator and communicator.</li>
<li>Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Newforma; Prefer experience with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp.</li>
</ul><p>Education and Experience</p>
<p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Architecture or related field &amp; Registered Architect or Interior Designer. Minimum of 10-15 of experience in interiors project management with a strong background in the workplace sector. WELL, LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.</p>
<p>Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.</p>
<p>This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.</p>
<p>Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.</p>
<p><b>Pay Range:</b></p>
<ul><li>Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD &amp; Various CA, NJ Areas-$117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually</li></ul>
<p><b>Pay Transparency:</b> In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.</p>
<p><b>Benefits Summary:</b> Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death &amp; dismemberment (AD&amp;D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).</p>
<p>Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.</p>
<p>The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements</p>
<p><b>Primary Location:</b> United States | IL | Chicago
</p><p><b>Organization:</b> 2227 Buildings-US Illinois Architecture-Chicago IL
</p><p><b>Employee Status:</b> Regular
</p><p><b>Business Justification:</b> Replacement
</p><p><b>Travel:</b> Yes
</p><p><b>Schedule:</b> Full time
</p><p><b>Job Posting:</b> 20/02/2026 06:02:40
</p><p><b>Req ID:</b> 1004468</p>
<p>Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.</p></div><p></p>

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