Project Manager, Interior Architecture & Design

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Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate all phases of the project, including conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documents, and construction services, while maintaining a strong design vision from concept through construction in collaboration with the Studio Manager.

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, landlords, consultants, and internal teams throughout the duration of the project.

Coordinate directly with landlords, property management teams, and consultants to review building standards, approvals, and project requirements.

Conduct site visits, field surveys, and construction site observations as required to support project development and execution.

Guide and mentor junior team members in the preparation of test fits, design presentations, and construction documents, ensuring quality and accuracy across deliverables.

Work closely with junior staff to develop drawing sets and maintain alignment with project timelines and design intent.

Prepare and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, and weekly project planners, and collaborate with the Studio Manager to allocate team resources.

Discuss project health, both administratively and technically, with operations leadership and escalate changing project conditions to the Business Operations Manager as needed.

Lead consultant coordination, including assembling the team, defining scope, collecting fees, facilitating contracts, and managing consultants through all phases of the project.

Utilize Ware Malcomb’s resource groups for design and documentation and coordinate with QC teams and peer reviewers to review contract documents prior to issuance.

Coordinate with the contracts team for the successful execution of project agreements and issue additional services for approval prior to initiating out-of-scope work.

Support financial management by coordinating with the accounting team on accounts receivable, consultant payables, and invoicing.

Represent Ware Malcomb at jurisdictional design reviews, development approval meetings, and client presentations as required.

Assist studio leadership with proposals, consultant coordination, and marketing efforts for new and repeat business.

7+ years of experience in the field of Interior Design or Architecture

Diverse project experience, including workplace, retail or other commercial

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design

NCIDQ or ARIDO preferred

AutoCAD and Revit skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Newforma

Thorough knowledge of building codes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to coordinate a complete set of contract documents