Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Work Mode: Hybrid/Full-time
WHO WE ARE
We are a leading interior design firm, specializing in high-end commercial and hospitality projects for leading global clients such as Facebook, the World Bank, Marriott, and Hilton. With a strong portfolio of projects across various sectors, our team is committed to design excellence, seamless project delivery, and exceptional client experiences.
Our team of designers and project executors work collaboratively to bring visionary concepts to life. We are looking for an experienced and highly organized Project Execution Associate to manage the end-to-end implementation of our interior design projects.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Project Associate is responsible for turning design concepts into built reality. This role bridges the gap between design and delivery, ensuring every project is executed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. You’ll manage contractors, vendors, timelines, budgets, and client communications throughout the execution phase.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Plan, manage, and execute multiple interior design projects from post-design handoff to final delivery
2. Oversee site operations including coordination of vendors, contractors, and consultants
3. Maintain project timelines, budgets, and resource plans with regular updates to stakeholders
4. Ensure quality control standards are met at all stages of execution
5. Monitor site activities and proactively coordinate issue resolution measures.
6. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during project execution.
7. Collaborate closely with the design and procurement teams for seamless implementation
8. Manage documentation including contracts, schedules, and reports
9. Mitigate risks and troubleshoot problems to ensure timely project completion
10. Review and assess project designs for cost efficiency and value engineering opportunities.
11. Partake in tendering processes, bid evaluations and submissions, and contractor negotiations.
Collaboration & Communication:
1. Liaise with designers, quantity surveyors, contractors, and consultants to support project delivery.
2. Coordinate project meetings and track progress against milestones.
3. Ensure alignment between design intent, financial control and execution.
Reporting & Compliance:
1. Provide risk assessments and mitigations strategies.
2. Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory standards.
3. Support sustainability and cost-conscious design decisions.
Experience & Qualifications:
1. Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management or execution within the interior design, fit-out, or high-end construction sector.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Architecture, or related discipline.
3. COREN, NSE or NIOB membership is mandatory.
4. Proven ability to manage interior projects valued above NGN 500 million is mandatory.
Skills & Attributes:
1. Strong understanding of interior design processes, fit-out methodologies, and FF&E.
2. Strong knowledge of materials, construction processes, vendor management, and execution logistics
3. Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
4. A sharp eye for detail and a passion for high-quality design implementation
5. Excellent negotiation, analytical, and cost forecasting skills.
6. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client and contractor engagement.
8. Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., MS Project, MS Excel).
9. Proficiency with Google Suite and adaptable to virtual workspace collaborative tools.
What We Offer
1. Competitive salary and benefits.
2. Hybrid work flexibility.
3. Dynamic, design-driven work environment with a passionate, collaborative team
4. Opportunity to grow with the fast-scaling firm.
5. Opportunity to work on luxury, award-winning interior projects.
Kindly send CVs to careers@spazioideale.com, stating the job title as the mail subject.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Construction/Interior Design Execution: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- COREN/NSE/NIOB membership (Required)
Expected Start Date: 01/09/2025