Interior Design Project Manager

Green Key Resources; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources seeks an experienced Interior Design Project Manager with 6+ years of professional design experience to lead projects across higher education, civic/justice, community-focused environments, and municipal facilities. You will manage work from concept through construction and mentor junior designers.

You will coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants, develop space plans, finish palettes, FF&E, and detailed documentation while maintaining schedules and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of interior design experience, with project management responsibilities
• Experience in higher education, civic/justice, municipal, or community-centered projects

Responsibilities

• Manage interior design projects from programming and schematic design through construction administration
• Lead client communications, presentations, and coordination with architects, engineers, and consultants
• Develop design concepts, space plans, finish palettes, FF&E packages, and detailed documentation
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality control
• Conduct site visits and review submittals; respond to RFIs and support construction decisions
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to team growth
• Ensure compliance with building codes and accessibility standards

Skills

Interior design

Project management

Client communication

Team mentorship

Multi-project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Interior Design Project Manager with 6+ years of professional design experience to lead projects across higher education, civic/justice, community‑focused environments, and municipal facilities. The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership, the ability to manage work from concept through construction, and a passion for creating functional, human‑centered spaces. Experience mentoring junior designers is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage interior design projects from programming and schematic design through construction administration
• Lead client communication, presentations, and ongoing coordination with architects, engineers, and consultants
• Develop design concepts, space plans, finish palettes, FF&E packages, and detailed documentation
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality control
• Conduct site visits, review submittals, respond to RFIs, and support construction‑phase decisions
• Guide and mentor junior designers, supporting their technical and professional development
• Ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility standards, and project requirements
• Contribute to a collaborative studio culture and support continuous improvement of design processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
• 6+ years of interior design experience, ideally with project management responsibilities
• Experience in higher education, civic/justice, municipal, or community‑centered projects
• Strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent communication, organization, and client‑facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to team growth