Project Manager at Jenniez School of African Interior Design (JSAID)

JSAID is a duly registered member of Interior Designers Association of Nigeria and approved virtual training centre by the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund. We are focused on community building, networking and collaborations within our industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Participating in client meetings to discuss design plan and gather feedback on preliminary designs.
• Consulting with clients about their needs in order to create a design solution that meets their goals within their budget constraints
• Creating conceptual sketches, rendering other illustrations to communicate design specifications
• Compiling data regarding client preferences, lifestyle habits and architectural styles to create a design concept that meets the client’s needs in terms of style and ergonomics.
• Developing interior design concepts for commercial, retail or industrial spaces
• Presenting design concepts to clients in order to gain approval of preliminary plans
• Coordinating with architects and contractors to ensure that construction meets design specifications Visiting job sites to analyze space availability, design needs and the purpose of the space
• Attending client meetings to understand the design needs and client preferences regarding interior sty
• Sourcing contractors and vendors to implement design ideas, such as Carpenters, Painters, Plumbers, Electricians and Artists
• Overseeing the buying process of all raw materials and items required to complete the project
• Arranging client visits and keeping everyone involved in the project appraised of its progress
• Ensuring project completion within the allocated budget and timeline
• Conferring with production, design, and sales personnel to obtain design suggestions and customer orders.
• Sketching freehand designs
• Obtaining approval from clients, design team, or authorized company officials.
• Preparing or directing preparation of blueprints containing manufacturing specifications, such as dimensions, wood type, and upholstery fabrics to be used in manufacturing and the retail furniture line
• Visiting the factory with the production manager to explain and resolve production require

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related fields
• 3 to 5 years of experience in interior design with a focus on residential or commercial projects
• Strong proficiency in 3D modelling and rendering software such as Autodesk Revit, sketchUp, etc
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials and building codes related to interior design projects
• Experience working with carpenters, contractors and other tradespeople to execute design projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and collaborators.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.