Interior Designer/System Furniture Project Manager with Security Clearance

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability (Long/Short-Term)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People seeks an experienced Interior Designer with a focus on Office Furniture Systems and Project Management and a Top Secret clearance. You will deliver on-site interior facility design, furniture package solutions, and manage projects from scope to completion for a federal client.

You will work across small to large-scale interior space design and optimization projects, including space upgrades and reconfigurations to meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in commercial interior space design for large facility projects.
• At least two years of project management experience in the building construction sector.
• Experience working with systems furniture and space design considerations.
• CAD experience required; recent AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Experience creating government estimates, tracking funds, and writing scope documents.
• Familiarity with Knoll, Haworth, Steelcase, Herman Miller, UNICOR lines.
• Ability to pass a suitability background and obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Experience interfacing with GSA, suppliers, and trades.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of interior design projects across government facilities.
• Oversee space acquisition, budgeting, scheduling, and est imating.
• Coordinate construction, space reconfiguration, furniture, and project administration.
• Ensure building upkeep and overall management of client facilities.

Skills

Interior design

Project management

CAD / AutoCAD

Space planning

Budgeting

GSA coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture/engineering/construction management

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship. Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact. The Building People, LLC, has a position open for an experienced Interior Designer with a focus on Office Furniture Systems and Project Management with Top Secret Clearance. The role requires providing a federal client with professional on-site interior facility design, furniture package solutions, and project management services across a variety of small to large-scale interior space design and optimization projects. Projects may include space upgrades or modification/reconfiguration of spaces to meet the mission needs of clients. Key Responsibilities:
• Effectively manage an assigned portfolio of projects while addressing challenges related:
• Space acquisition, budgeting and cost management, Scheduling, estimating,
• Construction, space reconfiguration, tenant outfitting * project administration, program management, logistics, furniture
• Building upkeep and general management of client facilities. Required Experience & Skills
• A minimum of five years' experience in commercial interior space design for large facility or building projects (new and renovations), management of multiple interior space designs, and space optimization projects.
• At least two years of project management experience in the building construction sector
• Experience working with systems furniture.
• Understanding of construction methodology and terminology
• Understanding of space design, IT/Electrical drops, AV interface, and other MEP, considerations as it relates to Interior space design and layout
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) is required, recent AutoCAD experience is desired.
• Experience creating government estimates, tracking funds, and writing scope documents
• Experience with the major systems furniture lines such as Knoll, Haworth, Steelcase, Herman Miller, and UNICOR.
• Knowledge and experience with standalone office furniture, chair design and conference rooms design and construction
• Ability to pass a "suitability" background investigation and ability to gain a MINIMUM OF TOP SECRET CLEARANCES (with eligibility for SCI access) required.
• Ability to pass a DHS "suitability" background investigation is a requirement Preferred Experience & Skills
• Experience tracking funding and space requirements
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Experience managing complex new construction or major renovation commercial/government building projects with experience managing simultaneous construction and/or building projects.
• Experience interfacing with GSA, suppliers, and trades.
• Possess experience in space and move management, tracking of outfitting, facility planning, and occupancy plans. Preferred Education
• An architecture, engineering, or construction management bachelor's degree (civil, mechanical, electrical or architectural, etc.) from an accredited University recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.