Project Manager

IA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

IA, San Francisco, is seeking a Project Manager to guide commercial interiors projects from planning through completion. You will collaborate with architects and designers, manage client relationships, budgets, and schedules, and translate client priorities into clear work plans and deliverables.

Ideal candidates bring extensive knowledge of interior architecture, building systems, and strong communication across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, design, or business.
• 8+ years of experience delivering design projects.
• Strong knowledge of interior architecture and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage small and medium-sized projects from client needs through delivery.
• Set work plans, budgets, schedules, and team responsibilities.
• Partner with design and technical teams to align with client goals.
• Lead client presentations and secure approvals.
• Coordinate engineering consultants to maintain alignment with design.
• Guide teams toward timely completion of documents and deliverables.
• Monitor budgets and variances; coordinate adjustments with PM and client.
• Manage project collections with Finance for overdue payments.
• Build trusted client relationships through clear communication.
• Identify opportunities for new projects and referrals.
• Assign tasks and provide feedback to ensure quality.

Skills

Client management

Project leadership

Budget management

Communication

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, design, or business

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager | San Francisco

Studio: IA | Design That Moves - San Francisco

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 San Francisco 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.

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.

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 annually, based on education, licensing, and relevant industry experience.

IA is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete pre-employment testing, participate in an interview, or take part in any stage of our hiring process, please contact Talent Acquisition via email at [e-mail]

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 .