Interior Designer Project Manager

Echelon Arch + Design; Overland Park (KS); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health and dental insurance

Professional development opportunities

PTO allowances

401K options

Résumé du poste

Echelon Arch + Design in southeast Kansas with national reach seeks an experienced Interior Design Project Manager to lead projects from concept through construction, installation, and closeout. You will manage client relationships, coordinate with architects and consultants, oversee junior interior design staff, and own scope, schedules, budgets, and quality.

The role includes FF&E coordination and procurement oversight, along with responsibility for the firm's interior design resource

Qualifications

• 10+ years in interior design with leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Interior Design/Interior Architecture.
• Proven success managing multiple projects end-to-end.
• Experience with FF&E procurement, budgeting, and orders.
• Proficient in Revit, Enscape and PM software.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients.

Responsabilités

• Lead interior design projects from programming to closeout within scope.
• Serve as primary client contact; document decisions and progress.
• Develop schedules, staffing plans, budgets, and monitor performance.
• Evaluate changes; coordinate approvals and impact on scope/fees.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, vendors to maintain design direction.
• Oversee finish selections, drawings, specs, and construction documents.

Connaissances

Project leadership

Staff management

Client coordination

Budget management

Formation

Degree in Interior Design

Outils

Revit

Enscape

PM software

Description du poste

Echelon Arch + Design is a boutique architecture and interior design practice rooted in southeast Kansas, with national reach. We design a variety of Commercial and Educational spaces that reflect the people and places they serve. Our growing firm values initiative, technical rigor, collaboration, and thoughtful design.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Interior Design Project Manager to lead projects from concept through construction, installation, and closeout. You will manage client relationships, coordinate with architects and consultants, oversee junior interior design staff, and take ownership of project scope, schedules, budgets, and quality. The role includes FF&E coordination and procurement oversight, along with responsibility for the firm’s interior design resource libraries.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Client Coordination

• Lead interior design projects through programming, space planning, design development, documentation, bidding, construction administration, installation, and closeout, as applicable to the contracted scope.
• Serve as the primary interior design contact for clients; document decisions, manage expectations, and communicate progress, risks, and next steps.
• Develop and maintain schedules, staffing plans, and project budgets. Monitor staff time and project performance, and address potential overruns early.
• Evaluate client changes and explain their effect on scope, fees, procurement, and schedule; coordinate approvals before proceeding with additional work.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and other project partners to resolve issues and maintain a consistent design direction.

Interior Design and Technical Delivery

• Oversee interior concepts, finish and material selections, presentations, interior detailing, specifications, and coordinated construction documents.
• Review deliverables for accuracy, completeness, constructability, accessibility, and applicable code requirements; coordinate interior systems and details with the architectural and engineering team.
• Oversee interior finish and FF&E schedules, specifications, and relevant portions of project manuals and bid packages.
• Review submittals, samples, substitutions, and requests for information. Conduct site observations and installation reviews, and coordinate punch lists and closeout items.

Staff Management and Development

• Manage and mentor junior interior design staff, assign and prioritize work, establish clear expectations, and review deliverables before issue.
• Coordinate staff assignments across projects, monitor capacity and progress, provide timely feedback, and contribute to performance reviews and professional development.

FF&E Coordination and Procurement

• Lead furniture, fixtures, and equipment planning, selections, specifications, budgeting, and coordination with the overall project design.
• For projects with procurement services, manage quotations, client approvals, purchasing, vendor coordination, lead times, shipping, delivery, receiving, and installation through final resolution.
• Maintain accurate, current records in the firm’s internal tracking software, including specifications, pricing, approvals, orders, payment status, delivery dates, and outstanding issues. Coordinate financial records with administrative and accounting staff.
• Track changes, delays, backorders, substitutions, damage claims, returns, and warranty matters; communicate impacts promptly and coordinate solutions.

Resource Libraries and Project Records

• Oversee the organization and ongoing updating of physical and digital material, finish, furniture, and manufacturer resource libraries.
• Delegate library maintenance tasks as appropriate while retaining responsibility for keeping resources current, accessible, and useful to the team.
• Coordinate vendor presentations and product education. Maintain complete project records and update project management and resource allocation software at least weekly.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in interior design or a related design field, including substantial project leadership and staff management experience.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple interior design projects from concept through construction administration and installation.
• Experience with FF&E specifications, procurement, vendor coordination, budgets, and order tracking through delivery and closeout.
• Proficiency in Revit, Enscape, and project management software; ability to learn and consistently maintain internal procurement tracking systems.
• Strong knowledge of commercial interior documentation, materials, detailing, accessibility, and applicable building and life safety codes.
• Clear written and verbal communication, sound judgment, and the ability to resolve conflicts, guide staff, and maintain productive client relationships.

Why Join Echelon

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses; health and dental insurance coverage options; professional development opportunities; competitive PTO allowances; 401K Options

Equal Opportunity Statement

Echelon Arch + Design is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.