Interiors - Project Manager

HOK; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HOK in New York, NY seeks an experienced Design Leader to oversee all phases of interior design projects, guiding strategic direction and ensuring design excellence. Strong leadership and collaboration across disciplines are essential.

The role requires NCIDQ, 8+ years in interiors for offices, airports, hospitals, and other commercial venues, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and MS Office. LEED accreditation within 12 months is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• NCIDQ certification is required.
• If registered as an Architect, NCARB is preferred.
• LEED accreditation required within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of high-quality, innovative design concepts aligned with client objectives and budget.
• Oversee all project phases from contract negotiation to construction administration.
• Assess materials, costs, bid processes, and subcontracting for fabrication and logistics.
• Facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration to meet project goals and technical requirements.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the design team; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Collaboration across disciplines

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design/Architecture

NCIDQ certification

NCARB registration (preferred)

LEED accreditation within 12 months

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Involves leading all phases of the design process, guiding strategic design direction, encouraging, and advising junior designers, and collaborating across sectors to create impactful, sustainable environments. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, creative vision, and a deep commitment to design excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development of high-quality, innovative design concepts that align with client objectives, brand identity, and budgetary parameters.
• Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, from contract negotiation and budgeting to planning, design execution, documentation, and construction administration.
• Assess material needs and costs, coordinate bid processes, and support subcontracting for fabrication, installation, and material logistics.
• Facilitate collaboration across disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure alignment with project goals and technical requirements.
• Provide strong leadership and strategic direction to the design team, ensuring alignment with project goals and organizational values.
• Collaborates with and may take leadership direction from a Senior Project Interior Designer or the Director of Design, Interiors, depending on project scope and team structure.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering growth, creativity, and professional development within the team.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, proactively communicating progress, addressing key issues, and identifying opportunities for future collaboration.
• Represent the firm at industry events and conferences, enhancing visibility and reinforcing the organization's reputation for design excellence.
• Participates in marketing and business development efforts by guiding the creation of compelling presentations, publications, and award submissions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline required.
• NCIDQ certification required.
• If registered as an Architect, NCARB registration is preferred.
• 8 plus years prior experience as an Interior Designer in a design, architecture, engineering, or planning firm, focused on offices, airports, hospitals, sports venues, schools, labs, and other commercial ventures.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
• LEED accreditation required within 12 months of employment.

OTHER:

• Travel will be required.
• Overtime will be required.
• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.

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Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably expected range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.