Project Manager, Interior Design

Parisi Portfolio; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half-day Fridays

On-site in San Clemente

Job summary

Parisi Portfolio, Inc. in San Clemente, CA is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Interior Design to lead multiple commercial interior design projects, primarily multifamily new construction, from design through construction administration.

This on-site role blends creative design with technical execution and client coordination; you will mentor junior designers and coordinate with architects, contractors, and procurement.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant commercial interior design experience.
• Strong experience in multifamily interior design.
• Hands-on experience with construction documents and design development phases.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with architects, contractors, and vendors.
• Excellent communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple interior design projects at various stages of development.
• Lead projects from initial design direction through schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and consultants.
• Oversee construction administration, RFIs, submittals, and site visits.
• Mentor junior designers and delegate tasks while maintaining accountability.

Skills

Interior design

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Procore

Revit

Job description

About the Opportunity

Parisi Portfolio is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Interior Design to join its collaborative design team in San Clemente, California.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced interior design professional who can successfully balance creative design, technical execution, and project management. The Project Manager will take ownership of multiple commercial interior design projects, primarily within multifamily new construction, and help carry them from early design development through construction administration and installation.

The ideal candidate understands that successful project management in an interior design environment means more than managing schedules. You'll need to understand the design itself, anticipate technical challenges, communicate confidently with clients and contractors, and keep projects moving without needing constant direction.

This position will report to the Design Director and collaborate closely with firm leadership, designers, Assistant Project Managers, consultants, contractors, and clients.

What You'll Do

Design & Project Execution

• Manage multiple interior design projects at various stages of development.
• Take projects from initial design direction through schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration, furniture coordination, and installation.
• Build upon initial design concepts and mood boards provided by design leadership.
• Develop creative, functional design solutions appropriate to the project, location, demographic, and client vision.
• Select and coordinate finishes, flooring, wall treatments, lighting, materials, and other design elements.
• Develop elevations, reflected ceiling plans, and other project drawings.
• Create and/or oversee construction-document sets using AutoCAD.
• Ensure design intent remains consistent throughout all phases of the project.

Construction Administration

• Coordinate closely with architects, contractors, structural engineers, lighting consultants, and other project partners.
• Review and respond to submittals and RFIs.
• Resolve design and material issues that arise during construction.
• Review specified materials and finishes to ensure accuracy and consistency with approved designs.
• Communicate design changes and construction-related issues clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in site visits, punch walks, and project installations.
• Maintain timely responses to contractor requests to help keep construction schedules moving.
• Own project timelines, priorities, deliverables, and communication across multiple concurrent projects.
• Proactively identify potential roadblocks and bring forward solutions.
• Maintain clear internal project updates and flag risks before they become larger issues.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to Assistant Project Managers and junior designers while maintaining final accountability for project quality.
• Review team members' work before it advances through the internal review process.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less-experienced members of the design team.
• Partner with the firm's furniture-focused designer to ensure furniture selections align with the overall design vision.
• Coordinate with the internal procurement function regarding product availability, reselections, and other issues that could affect the project.

Client Management

• Serve as a confident, knowledgeable point of contact throughout assigned projects.
• Present design work and recommendations to clients.
• Clearly explain the reasoning behind design decisions.
• Manage feedback and communicate project changes effectively.
• Build productive relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

Required / Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Approximately 8 to 10 years of relevant commercial interior design experience preferred.
• Strong experience within multifamily interior design strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through multiple phases of the commercial design process.
• Hands-on experience with construction documents.
• Strong understanding of construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, consultant coordination, and contractor communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating with architects, contractors, engineers, consultants, and vendors.
• Strong understanding of interior materials, finishes, specifications, and design detailing.
• Ability to successfully balance strong creative design sensibilities with technical project requirements.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and presenting design concepts.
• Degree or educational background in Interior Design or a related discipline strongly preferred.

We'd Also Love to See

• Experience with new-construction multifamily projects.
• Experience with market-rate and/or affordable multifamily developments.
• Relevant experience within boutique hospitality or senior living, which may translate well to the firm's work.
• Experience within an architecture firm as an interior designer.
• Experience producing complete construction-document sets.
• Familiarity with Procore or another construction-management platform.
• Previous experience mentoring junior designers or Assistant Project Managers.
• A portfolio demonstrating both strong design creativity and technical project execution.

What Success Looks Like

The successful Project Manager will be someone who can take genuine ownership of their work.

You won't simply identify a problem. You'll be comfortable saying:

“Here’s what's happening, here’s what needs to be addressed, and here’s how I recommend we move forward.”

You’ll also understand which parts of a project require your direct involvement and which responsibilities can appropriately be delegated while still taking responsibility for the final product. This ownership mindset was a major theme in the client's description of the successful hire.

Who Thrives Here

This is a collaborative, hands-on environment where team interaction matters.

The ideal person is:

• Proactive and accountable
• Friendly and approachable
• Collaborative and low-ego
• Organized and comfortable managing competing priorities
• Creative while remaining technically grounded
• Comfortable asking for support when needed
• Excited to mentor developing team members
• Able to work independently without operating in a silo
• Genuinely invested in producing thoughtful, high-quality design work

Because this is a highly collaborative team, this role is on-site five days per week in San Clemente. Candidates should carefully consider their commute and be confident that working from the San Clemente office on a long-term basis is realistic.

Why Join Parisi Portfolio?

This is an opportunity to work on engaging commercial interior design projects, including market-rate multifamily developments where there is room for creativity, thoughtful materials, and distinctive design features.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on multifamily projects for established developers.
• Influence projects from design development through installation.
• Take meaningful ownership rather than working on one isolated phase of a project.
• Develop creative concepts within projects that allow for elevated design.
• Work closely with company leadership and clients.
• Mentor junior team members and have a visible impact on the team's growth.
• Join a small, collaborative environment where your contributions are noticed.
• Enjoy half-day Fridays as part of the team's 40-hour workweek schedule.

Additional Job Application Terms

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We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.