Space Planning Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Responsible for plan, design and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.   Formulate designs which are practical, aesthetic, and conducive for intended purposes, such as raising productivity, selling merchandise, or improving life-style.
Lead the work of others in projects of moderate scope and complexity, serve as a technical advisor to less experienced space planners.
Coordination with Engineers as part of the professional team on a project.

POSITION INFO:
Key Functional Areas

Design & Space Planning
Responsible for space planning, space design and furniture reconfiguration services according to the Workplace Strategy, compilation of needs analyses with clients
Confer with Divisional Head and Team Senior Interior Designer client to determine factors affecting planning interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose, and function
Advise Divisional Head and Team Senior Interior Designer on interior factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings or equipment, and colour coordination
Coordinate with other professionals, such as contractors, architects, engineers, and other professionals, to ensure project success
Manage for the initial compilation of project finances such as timesheets and completion of monthly claim certificates
Factor in number of employees to calculate the space allotment for each workstation
Prior to interior design, space planning might be required for optional and alternative solutions or modifications for workspace allotment and décor
On commencement of projects, familiarise with building codes to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, whether for public or private entities, and that all construction drawings derived are compliant
Drive and manage decanting processes when occupied offices are being attended to, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Formulate Designs
Create detail shop drawings for construction layouts
Estimate material requirements and costs, and present design to divisional Head / Client for approval
Coordination of subcontract fabrication, installation, and arrangement of carpeting, fixtures, accessories, draperies, paint and wall coverings, artwork, furniture, and related items
Render design ideas in form of sketches or drawings
Use computer-aided drafting (CAD or Revit) and related software to produce constructions documents
Plan and design interior environments for offices, residential or commercial building, and other enclosed spaces
Measure the dimensions of rooms to determine where to place cubicles, desks, equipment, and other furniture and fixtures in office buildings

Project Lead
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
Work in conjunction key members of the team assisting with drafting of tender proposals
Provide a high level of client service
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation
Maintain current in space planning and interior design methodologies

It should be noted that, for operational reasons, it may be necessary to perform tasks other than those described herein from time to time.

Prescribed procedures may be amended by management as and when required

Qualification Requirements and work-related experience
Grade 12
BA degree in Interior Design / Architecture or equivalent is essential
Min 6-year experience in a similar role, with experience in in office or workplace space planning
Proficient in CAD / Revit essential
MSOffice / MSProject

Professional Registration Body
SACAP Registered

Minimum Knowledge Requirements
Intermediate level concepts, principles and practices of space planning and interior design
Building measurement techniques and procedures
Space planning and allocation practices
Project management principals and the setting up of initial project programmes
Construction techniques
Building codes in relation to compliance
Understanding of Quantity Surveying and Cost Management
Good understanding of contractual mechanisms (structures, principals, process etc, that govern contracts)
Valid driver’s licence (code 8)

Functional Competencies

Conceptual Thinking
The ability to find effective solutions by taking a holistic, abstract, or theoretical perspective. Identify connections between ideas and solve problems using creativity

Drive for Results
Sets high standards for quality of work; monitors and maintains quality; works in a systematic, methodical, and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals; focuses on the needs and satisfaction of internal and external partners; accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm.

Creating and Innovating
Produces new ideas, approaches, or insights; creates innovative ways of designing projects or outputs in own work area; produces a range of solutions to problems.

Analysing Skills
Analyses data and all other sources of information, to break them into component parts, patterns, and relationships; probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem; makes rational judgments from the available information and analysis

Planning and Organizing
Set clearly defined objectives; plans activities, projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; identifies and organizes resources needed to accomplish tasks; manages time effectively; monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.

Key result areas
Understand role of reporting to the business and client
Understand interworking with various teams to ensure client financial compliances
Understand that driving savings through procurement function is critical
Understanding that feedback and communication is critical to success

Additional Responsibilities and Skills
Have the ability to take on additional responsibilities. Incorporate the current and additional clients into existing processes and make effective decisions at strategic, technical, and operational levels as and when that may be required.

Interested? Submit your CV now.

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If you do not hear from us in 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

Applications to be addressed to Matthew Toontjies: -solutions.co.za

Closing Date for applications: Friday, 02 May 2025, by 16h00