Part-time contract position, approximately 15–20 hours/week
Compensation: $35–$45/hour, dependent on experience
Flexible start date
You will act as the central point of operations for client projects, ensuring deadlines are met, communication is smooth, and all details are tracked accurately. The project manager should anticipate needs, manage projects independently, and keep the studio organized.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own client communications: provide updates, follow up with vendors, showrooms, and workrooms
- Manage project tracking, deadlines, and timelines in Studio Designer
- Prepare proposals, budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and reports in Studio Designer
- Anticipate next steps and act proactively to prevent delays
- Keep workflows and processes organized
- Minimal bookkeeping and admin coordination (optional)
- Complete knowledge of Studio Designer (budgets, proposals, POs, invoices, reports)
- Complete working knowledge of AutoCAD; must be able to draw plans and furniture from scratch, following office CAD standards for formatting
- Understanding of client relationship management and ability to deliver a high level of service
- Proven experience in project management or client operations, ideally in interior design or a related field
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Self-directed and proactive, able to manage projects without constant oversight
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Thinks ahead and prevents problems before they happen
- Can manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
- Comfortable coordinating between clients, vendors, and internal team members
- Reliable and consistent with hours and communication
- Ability to travel to client sites as needed is a plus
Chelsea Handegan LLC is a boutique interior design studio based in Charleston, specializing in high-end residential and commercial projects locally, nationally, and internationally. The firm offers comprehensive design solutions from conception, including traditional construction details and techniques, through installation, maintaining strong relationships with trusted dealers, workrooms, and vendors.
Our studio is lean, efficient, and client-focused, serving a discerning clientele. We are looking for a proactive Project Manager to help run operations smoothly, freeing the principal to focus on creative work while maintaining the high standard of service our clients expect.
