Senior Interior Architect - Lead Design & Construction

Equity Residential; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Job summary

Vivmark Residential in Virginia is seeking a Senior Manager, Interior Architect to guide interior design across new development and capital improvement projects for our multifamily portfolio. You will lead technical development, coordinate with external consultants, and ensure documentation meets design intent, budget, schedule and quality.

You bring 12–15 years of experience in interior architecture or design, proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, BIM, Enscape, SketchUp, and strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 12-15 years of relevant professional experience in architecture, interior architecture, or interior design, including significant experience with technically complex interior projects and construction execution.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects through design development, construction documentation, permitting, bidding, construction administration, and project closeout.
• Advanced knowledge of interior construction, detailing, materials, and construction methods.
• Strong understanding of building codes, ADA/accessibility requirements, life-safety considerations, and coordination of architectural interiors with MEP and other building systems.
• Extensive experience reviewing and producing construction documents, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and other construction administration documentation.
• Strong ability to review consultant documentation and identify coordination gaps, constructability issues, technical inconsistencies, and potential field conflicts before they impact construction.
• Experience with multifamily residential, hospitality, mixed-use, or other high-quality residential environments preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, BIM coordination, Enscape, and AutoCAD, with working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp.
• NCIDQ certification preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Occasional travel within the US required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and execution of interior architecture for in-house designed new development and renovation projects throughout all design phases.
• Translate conceptual interior design direction into well-resolved, buildable design solutions, with particular attention to architectural details, material transitions, millwork, ceilings, and other custom design elements.
• Lead development, review, and quality control of construction documents, and specifications.
• Coordinate interior architecture with architectural, structural, MEP, lighting, low-voltage, signage, accessibility, and other specialty consultants to identify and resolve conflicts prior to construction.
• Provide technical oversight during construction, including review of submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, mock-ups, field conditions, punch lists, and proposed substitutions.
• Participate in site visits and construction meetings to evaluate installation quality, resolve field issues, and ensure that completed work reflects the approved design intent and documentation.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to interior designers and other design team members, helping strengthen the team's knowledge of documentation, construction, and project delivery.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for the Design team, helping troubleshoot complex design and construction issues and manage Revit and BIM strategy for the team.

Skills

Interior Architecture

Leadership

BIM coordination

Revit

AutoCAD

Enscape

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Project coordination

Problem-solving

ADA compliance

Mentoring

Education

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

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Vivmark Residential in Virginia is seeking a Senior Manager, Interior Architect to guide interior design across new development and capital improvement projects for our multifamily portfolio. You will lead technical development, coordinate with external consultants, and ensure documentation meets design intent, budget, schedule and quality.

You bring 12–15 years of experience in interior architecture or design, proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, BIM, Enscape, SketchUp, and strong leadership and