Interior Design Project Manager

Planning Recruitment Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Fridays

Competitive benefits package

International project travel

Job summary

Manhattan Design Studio in New York, NY is seeking a Project Manager to lead hospitality projects from concept through construction, balancing schedule, budgets and resources while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

You will collaborate with designers, consultants and contractors to deliver high‑end outcomes, review drawings, monitor risks and finances, and provide clear reporting to senior leadership; international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ project management experience in hospitality, interior design, architecture or a related professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience managing projects through multiple phases, ideally from concept through construction.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, fees, billable hours and financial forecasting.
• Experience working with clients, consultants, contractors and vendors.
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD, Revit is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through construction administration and completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, budgets and resources.
• Coordinate clients, consultants, contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Monitor project financials, including budgets, billings, forecasting and profitability.
• Review contracts, scope and project risks, proactively addressing issues before they impact delivery.
• Support procurement, pricing, FF&E budgets, change orders and additional services.
• Review drawings and documentation for coordination, quality and constructability.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings and other construction documentation.
• Attend site visits, inspections, mock-ups and factory visits, including international travel when required.
• Provide clear project reporting and communicate progress, risks and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Mentor junior team members and support resource planning and team development.

Skills

Project management

Hospitality experience

Client coordination

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture/PM

Tools

MS Project

ClickUp

Unanet

Excel

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Project Manager – Hospitality | Manhattan Design Studio

Location: New York, NY | Type: Full-Time | Salary: Up to $120,000

The Opportunity

A globally recognised, award-winning design studio is seeking a Project Manager to join its Manhattan team, delivering high-end hospitality projects across the US and internationally.

This is an opportunity to join a highly creative, collaborative and design-led environment, working alongside talented designers, consultants, clients and contractors to bring ambitious projects to life.

The Project Manager will take ownership of projects from concept through completion, balancing programme, budget, resources and delivery while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through construction administration and completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, budgets and resources.
• Coordinate clients, consultants, contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Monitor project financials, including budgets, billings, forecasting and profitability.
• Review contracts, scope and project risks, proactively addressing issues before they impact delivery.
• Support procurement, pricing, FF&E budgets, change orders and additional services.
• Review drawings and documentation for coordination, quality and constructability.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings and other construction documentation.
• Attend site visits, inspections, mock-ups and factory visits, including international travel when required.
• Provide clear project reporting and communicate progress, risks and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Mentor junior team members and support resource planning and team development.

About You

You’ll be an organised, commercially minded and solutions-focused Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, design-driven environment.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• 3–5 years’ project management experience in hospitality, interior design, architecture or a related professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field
• Experience managing projects through multiple phases, ideally from concept through construction.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, fees, billable hours and financial forecasting.
• Experience working with clients, consultants, contractors and vendors.
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project, ClickUp, Unanet or Excel is advantageous.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit or similar design software is a plus.
• A relevant degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Project Management or a related field.

Why Join?

• Salary up to $120,000, depending on experience.
• Work on high-profile, design-led hospitality projects in New York and internationally.
• Join a creative, collaborative and inclusive studio.
• Work alongside exceptional multidisciplinary design talent.
• Genuine opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Flexible Fridays.
• International project exposure and travel opportunities.

If you're an ambitious Project Manager who combines strong commercial and organisational skills with a passion for exceptional design, we'd love to hear from you.