Project Manager

IA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IA | Design That Moves - Dallas is seeking a Project Manager to guide commercial interiors from planning through completion. You’ll connect client priorities with work plans, manage budgets, schedules, and a coordinated team to deliver high-quality environments.

You’ll work with architects and designers, lead client presentations, and ensure alignment across design intent, technical execution, and project contracts. IA values inclusive hiring and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in architecture, design, or business or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of experience delivering design projects, preferably in interiors.
• Strong knowledge of materials, construction methods, and building codes including ADA.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to mid-size projects from planning through delivery.
• Establish work plans, budgets, schedules, and team responsibilities.
• Coordinate with design and technical teams to align execution with client goals.
• Lead client presentations and secure approvals for project decisions.
• Coordinate engineering consultants to align with design intent and requirements.
• Monitor budgets and schedules, addressing variances with senior staff and client.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Team leadership

Contract negotiation

Education

Degree in architecture, design, or business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Project Manager | Dallas

Studio: IA | Design That Moves - Dallas

At IA, we bring architecture, design, and strategy together to create environments that move people and organizations forward. Our teams help clients respond to changing business needs by designing places that strengthen connection, support performance, and adapt to what comes next. Join us and bring your perspective to work that aligns culture, operations, and long-term goals. Together, we shape the future through people-centered design.

Our Dallas studio is seeking a Project Manager to guide commercial interiors projects from initial planning through completion. Working with an integrated team of architects and designers, you’ll connect client priorities with clear work plans, coordinated teams, and thoughtful project delivery. You’ll manage client relationships, budgets, and schedules while creating the conditions for strong design and successful outcomes.

IA is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.

What You’ll Do

• Manage small and medium-sized projects from initial assessment of client needs through design, documentation, and final delivery.
• Establish project work plans, budgets, schedules, and team responsibilities, coordinating internal staff and external consultants.
• Partner with design and technical teams to understand design concepts and guide execution in alignment with client goals.
• Lead client presentations, communicate recommendations, and secure approvals that support timely project decisions.
• Coordinate engineering consultants’ work to maintain alignment with design intent and project requirements.
• Guide project teams toward timely completion of coordinated documents and deliverables.
• Monitor budgets, identify potential variances, and coordinate appropriate adjustments with the Senior Project Manager, Project Director, and client.
• Manage collections for assigned projects, partnering with Finance to address overdue payments and secure client commitments.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through clear communication, responsive service, and consistent follow-through.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for new projects, expanded services, and referrals with existing and prospective clients.
• Assign tasks, oversee work, and provide constructive feedback that supports quality, accountability, and staff development.

What You Bring

• A degree in architecture, design, or business, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8 or more years of experience delivering design projects.
• Corporate interiors experience is valued but not required.
• Extensive knowledge of materials, furnishings, and construction methods related to interior architecture.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems, applicable building codes, and accessibility requirements, including ADA.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and negotiate service agreements and contracts with consultants and contractors.
• Strong judgment in resolving contractual and project administration issues while maintaining alignment with design intent.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, consultant coordination, and client relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Advanced presentation and graphic communication skills, with the ability to explain ideas clearly and guide client decisions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, leadership, and staff at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through clear direction, collaboration, delegation, and constructive feedback.

IA provides equal opportunity in recruitment and employment. We welcome applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.