Lead Interior Design Project Manager

Ware Malcomb; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb seeks an experienced Project Manager to deliver interior design projects from concept through construction. You will lead internal and external teams, stay within budgets, and oversee contract documents while serving as the primary client contact.

The role requires strong leadership, coordination of consultants, and oversight of project schedules. You will collaborate with the accounting team, engage in proposals, and support marketing efforts across varied commercial sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of interior design or architectural experience.
• Experience across workplace, retail, or commercial projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design; NCIDQ/ARIDO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate project phases from concept to construction docs.
• Prepare and maintain the project schedule and progress.
• Communicate project health with operations leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with accounting and contracts teams on budgets, invoices, and scope changes.
• Lead consultant team selection and coordination; mentor junior staff.
• Support marketing and proposals with the studio leadership.

Skills

Project leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team coordination

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Project

Newforma

Excel

Word

Job description

Ware Malcomb seeks an experienced Project Manager to deliver interior design projects from concept through construction. You will lead internal and external teams, stay within budgets, and oversee contract documents while serving as the primary client contact.

The role requires strong leadership, coordination of consultants, and oversight of project schedules. You will collaborate with the accounting team, engage in proposals, and support marketing efforts across varied commercial sectors.