Project Manager - Commercial Interiors

HKS, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. seeks an accomplished design leader to manage a high-impact project, guiding client goals and project execution from programming through construction administration.

The role integrates MEP and site considerations with interior architectural design, mentoring staff, and aligning with the firm’s mission. The candidate should bring extensive experience in leading complex interiors projects, proficiency with Bluebeam, Revit, and visualization tools, and a collaborative approach to driving

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Interior Design or related field (e.g., Architecture).
• Typically 8+ years of experience in design leadership roles.
• NCIDQ certification or architectural license strongly preferred.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Proven ability to lead client relationships and manage project teams across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary project relationship lead, aligning client needs with project goals and progress.
• Oversee execution and delivery of design documents through all project phases including post-occupancy learnings.
• Collaborate on programming, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation across teams.
• Coordinate internal and external project participants and manage team interactions.
• Oversee application of products and materials appropriate for the project and pursue innovative design solutions.
• Lead meetings, prepare agendas, and maintain action-item logs to ensure accountability.
• Assist in advancing design technology and explore new tools to improve interior design services.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Accredited professional degree in Interior Design/Architecture or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Revit

Photoshop

InDesign

Yulio/VR visualization

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Illustrator

Navisworks

Twinmotion/Enscape

MS Office / Excel

Vision

Job description

Overview

A primary managerial position in a specific project and shares responsibility for project successes. Recognized ability to impact revenue and growth. Manages the firm’s resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm’s values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary client relationship for respective project, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies, needs and progress
• Manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of a project, including post-occupancy evaluation and sharing/harvesting lessons learned and project impact, in collaboration with Design Director, Project Architect or Job Captain
• Collaborates on the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation, construction administration and furnishings selections and purchases
• Coordinates project team interaction both internally and all other project participants
• Oversees application of products and materials appropriate for the project
• Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
• Integrates HKS expertise and innovation in all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate HKS best practices, sustainable design solutions, subject matter expertise and resources strategically and efficiently for the client, user and community
• Manages respective project team in collaboration with other disciplines (such as consultants) to establish design solutions that can be technically implemented within the constraints of the project goals, budgets, available time and within local ordinances and codes
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues through the scope of the project
• May coordinate client presentations and public hearings as needed
• Assists in monitoring project to anticipate potential risks and collaborates with the PIC, legal team and client to resolve issues
• Holds project team responsible for detailed code and zoning analysis, performance analysis and deliverables on HKS standards, best practices and quality expectations
• Collaborates in project meeting management, including scheduling, determining meeting purpose, preparing agendas and meeting report and maintaining action items log on regular basis
• Attends on-site visits and field reviews as necessary
• Assists in managing existing design technology and continually explores, improves on and evaluates best uses for technology for all interior design services

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, related field or equivalent experience
• Typically 8+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

• NCIDQ certification or architectural license strongly preferred
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions

• Advanced experience and skills in Bluebeam required
• Intermediate experience in Revit preferred
• Intermediate experience in Photoshop, InDesign and virtual reality, such as VR headsets and Yulio required
• Basic knowledge of Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Illustrator and AI Design tools required; basic knowledge of Navisworks preferred
• Basic knowledge of Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required
• Basic knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) specifications software required
• Basic knowledge in the functionality of Vision required
• Intermediate experience in MS Office Suite preferred; advanced experience in Excel preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
• Intermediate knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents required
• Intermediate experience with FF&E to carry out design intent required
• Basic experience in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time required
• Intermediate ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external, required
• Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required
• Intermediate presentation skills required
• Intermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred
• Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
• Intermediate ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
• Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
• Travel may be required

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran