Project Manager

The Design Project Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and delivering the architectural design scope of a project from initial concept through final construction documentation (and periodic design review during construction). This role focuses on managing the architectural team, content team, design and content development consultants, design quality, creative vision, project and client communication, and regulatory approvals. The ideal candidate bridges creative design excellence with operational rigor ensuring architectural and content concepts are fully developed, technically sound, compliant with regulations, and delivered on schedule and within design fees and applicable contractual terms and conditions. Job Description Design Team & Process Leadership • Lead and manage the internal architectural/exhibition/content project team (Project Architects, Landscape Designers, Exhibition Designers, Content Curators, etc.). • Establish the project design workflow, setting internal milestones for Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD) until issuing IFT (Issued for Tender) / IFC (issued for Construction) packages. • Coordinate directly with specialized design consultants (Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Lighting, MEP, Structural, Acoustic, Sustainability/LEED, etc.). Client Relationship & Vision Alignment • Serve as the primary point of contact for the client and project stakeholders. • Prepare and lead client design presentations, workshops, and review sessions. • Translate client aspirations and functional programs into clear design briefs and design strategies. Design Coordination & Quality Assurance • Ensure design integrity is maintained from initial conceptual sketches through detailed construction drawings. • Oversee spatial coordination, building envelope details, zoning compliance, and building code reviews (e.g., ADA/Accessibility, Life Safety, Fire Codes). • Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination meetings to ensure structural and MEP engineering systems integrate seamlessly into the architectural design. Design Contract, Schedule & Resource Management • Management of subcontracts with the support of the company structural departments: legal, finance. • Lead and management of the project from the legal and commercial/financial perspective, as well as from the operational (project cost) and resourcing side. • Develop and maintain the detailed design schedule. • Track design deliverables against project milestones to ensure timely submission to clients, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and contractors. • Monitor internal design team staffing, workload, hours, and project profitability/fee usage. Design Intent Support (Construction Phase) • Review and approve submittals, shop drawings, material samples, etc. for design intent compliance during construction. • Respond to architectural Requests for Information (RFIs) from contractors. • Lead the design adaptation and execution feasibility based on a strong execution background. • Conduct periodic site visits to verify that construction aligns with approved design documents. Required Skills and Competencies Work experience: • 15 years of experience. • Experience working on the design, development and implementation of museography/exhibition projects. Qualifications: • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering similar from an accredited university. Professional skills: - Fluent in English (min C21 level). - Team Leadership: wide experience in multidisciplinary teams and suppliers management. - Design Excellence: Strong aesthetic sense, space planning ability, and knowledge of building systems, materials, and detailing. Work experience: • 15 years of experience. • Experience working on the design, development and implementation of museography/exhibition projects. Qualifications: • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering similar from an accredited university. Professional skills: - Fluent in English (min C21 level). - Team Leadership: wide experience in multidisciplinary teams and suppliers management. - Design Excellence: Strong aesthetic sense, space planning ability, and knowledge of building systems, materials, and detailing. - Project Management: Coordination and monitoring of all disciplines included in the project, including but not limited to the client/stakeholders and subcontractors interface, project organization and reporting. (scenery, showcase, lighting, audiovisual equipment). - Management of the site supervision team and the contractors and sub-contractors. - Software, Code and Regulatory Expertise: Working working knowledge with local specifications.