Senior Interior Project Manager: Lead Design & Delivery

Perkins&Will; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will North Carolina Studio is seeking a Senior Interior Project Manager to lead design delivery and client relationships in Durham, NC. You’ll guide project teams, manage scope and budget, and ensure excellence across all phases of interiors projects.

The ideal candidate has 10–15+ years of experience, professional interiors licensure, and strong leadership. You will mentor staff, coordinate with operations, and use Deltek for planning and execution.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in interior design/project management.
• Professional interiors licensure required.
• Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage client relationships end-to-end.
• Oversee all aspects of project delivery within scope and budget.
• Develop and validate project scope, fee, and budget during proposals.
• Communicate project status to clients and team; maintain satisfaction.
• Use Deltek for work plans, budgeting, scheduling, and changes.
• Mentor staff and coordinate resources with Operations Director.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Communication

Budget & scope control

Collaboration

Risk management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in interiors/architecture or related

Professional interiors licensure

Tools

Deltek

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

2D/3D production software

Enscape

VRay

InDesign

Photoshop

Office Suite

Climate Studio / Ladybug

Job description

Perkins&Will North Carolina Studio is seeking a Senior Interior Project Manager to lead design delivery and client relationships in Durham, NC. You’ll guide project teams, manage scope and budget, and ensure excellence across all phases of interiors projects.

The ideal candidate has 10–15+ years of experience, professional interiors licensure, and strong leadership. You will mentor staff, coordinate with operations, and use Deltek for planning and execution.