Alexx Kesh Design Studio

Archinect; California (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexx Kesh Interior Design Studio in Montrose, CA is seeking an experienced Design Project Manager to oversee luxury residential and boutique commercial projects from concept through construction and final installation. The role demands coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and vendors on multiple active projects.

The position is full-time, in-person in Montrose, CA, with immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in interior design project management or a closely related architecture/construction role
• Experience with high-end residential and/or boutique commercial projects
• Strong ability to read and understand architectural and construction documents
• Strong understanding of general construction, detailing, field conditions, sequencing, and coordination between trades
• Comfortable walking an active job site and understanding construction progress
• Confident communicating with architects, GCs, subcontractors, millworkers, fabricators, consultants, and vendors
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Canva
• Exceptional organization, communication, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple active projects and shifting priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and solution-driven
• Passion for thoughtful design and elevated client experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects from design development through construction, installation, and completion
• Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants, general contractors, subcontractors, fabricators, and vendors
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deadlines, priorities, and deliverables
• Read and interpret architectural and construction drawings
• Review drawings, specs, and field conditions for discrepancies or coordination issues
• Attend job-site meetings and site visits to review progress
• Document site conditions, action items, and follow-ups
• Coordinate design clarifications, RFIs, samples, approvals, specs, and information for construction
• Communicate confidently with contractors to keep work moving forward
• Oversee procurement, order tracking, lead times, deliveries, and logistics
• Coordinate material and finish selections, specs, vendor info, and installation requirements
• Maintain organized project documentation and internal task lists
• Delegate and follow up with the design team to meet deadlines
• Proactively identify delays and propose solutions
• Support installations, styling, punch walks, and final closeout
• Maintain clear, polished client communications throughout the project

Skills

Project management

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

Organization

Client experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Google Workspace

Canva

Job description

Alexx Kesh Interior Design Studio

Full-Time | In-Person | Montrose, CA

Montrose, CA, US

Salary: $60,000 annually

We’re seeking an experienced Design Project Manager with a strong background in construction coordination, and project management to oversee luxury residential and boutique commercial projects from concept through construction and final installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects from design development through construction, installation, and completion
• Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants, general contractors, subcontractors, fabricators, and vendors throughout each phase
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deadlines, priorities, and deliverables
• Read and interpret architectural and construction drawing sets, including floor plans, elevations, sections, RCPs, electrical, plumbing, millwork, and finish plans
• Review drawings, specifications, and field conditions to identify discrepancies, missing information, or potential coordination issues
• Maintain a strong understanding of general construction methods, terminology, sequencing, detailing, and trade coordination
• Attend job-site meetings and site visits to review construction progress and ensure design intent is being properly executed
• Document site conditions, action items, outstanding decisions, and necessary follow-ups
• Coordinate design clarifications, RFIs, samples, approvals, specifications, and information required by the construction team
• Communicate confidently with contractors and trades to resolve project questions and keep work moving forward
• Oversee procurement, order tracking, lead times, deliveries, and project logistics
• Coordinate material and finish selections, specifications, vendor information, and installation requirements
• Maintain organized project documentation, meeting notes, approvals, correspondence, and internal task lists
• Delegate and follow up with the design team to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met
• Proactively identify potential delays or challenges and work toward solutions before they impact the project
• Support installations, styling, punch walks, and final project closeout
• Maintain clear, polished communication and an exceptional client experience throughout the project

Local project site visits required.

Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in interior design project management or a closely related architecture/construction role
• Experience with high-end residential and/or boutique commercial projects
• Strong ability to read and understand architectural and construction documents is required
• Strong understanding of general construction, detailing, field conditions, construction sequencing, and coordination between trades
• Comfortable walking an active job site and understanding construction progress and potential concerns
• Confident communicating directly with architects, GCs, subcontractors, millworkers, fabricators, consultants, and vendors
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Canva
• Exceptional organization, communication, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple active projects and shifting priorities simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs rather than wait for direction
• Collaborative, proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven
• Passion for thoughtful design and delivering an elevated client experience

THE RIGHT FIT

We're looking for someone who naturally takes ownership and keeps projects moving. You should be comfortable reviewing a drawing set, participating confidently in a contractor meeting, walking a construction site, identifying what needs attention, creating a clear action plan, delegating internally, and following through until each item is resolved. This is not primarily a creative design position. While a strong design eye is important, the focus of this role is project leadership, construction coordination, organization, communication, and execution of the studio's design vision.