Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!
LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
Job Overview
LPL Financial is seeking a Senior Interior Design Project Manager to join our Corporate Real Estate team supporting Advisor Real Estate. This role will partner with the department leads, internal stakeholders, and third-party vendors to actively manage the design and implementation of advisor office space nationwide that meets the needs of the business and delivers a white-glove experience for the advisors. This role will build relationships and trust with CRE’s internal clients to keep them informed and supported through each phase of the projects.
Responsibilities:
- Project Management
- Creates and develops solutions for the client, demonstrating a keen ability to collect programming information and partner with internal and external partners to translate it into office space
- Ensures that approved program requirements are accomplished over the life of the project
- Develops project implementation strategies that foresee likely problems and provide and approach to achieving a successful project.
- Suggests changes in scope or means of accomplishment, to assure successful and timely completion of assigned projects.
- Manages the necessary internal and external reviews, secures needed approvals and keeps the internal client informed of project status
- Manages the outside consultants, contractors and vendors as needed; oversees and coordinates their activities.
- Manages the process of furnishing and equipment selection, purchasing and installation
- Arranges and conducts meetings as needed with appropriate people and insures that these result in necessary decisions made in timely fashion.
- Resolves disputes and exercises problem solving abilities in order to resolve conflicts in the best possible manner and maintain project progress
- Maintains project records, drawings or necessary documents
- Coordinating with procurement for creating/amending purchase orders and getting signatures/approvals.
- Maintains an understanding of business character and evolutionary needs
- Communicates positively with client, responding appropriately, and coordinating with others on potential actions / next steps
- Document client meeting information visually, numerically and verbally
What are we looking for?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.
Requirement:
- Minimum of 4 to 6 years of professional level experience in the practice of Construction Management, Interior Design or Architecture
Core Competencies:
- Commercial interior design construction project management and furniture experience
- Demonstrate familiarity with applicable codes and regulations
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact with all levels of management
- Capable of reading floor plans
- Knowledge and ability to use analytical and problem-solving techniques
- Distil complex information for client decision making
- Ability to complete tasks and produce deliverables independently with periodic coordination
- Write client reports and deliverable text clearly and comprehensibly
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, strong analysis and spreadsheet capabilities
- Familiarity with basic financial reporting systems
- Ability to be a team builder, work as team member
- Some travel may be required
Preference:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Interior Design
Pay Range:
$78,480-$117,720/year
Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
Why LPL?
At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.
We areone team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees.We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.
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Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (800) 877-7210.