Senior Interiors Project Manager — Design & Delivery Leader

Gilder Search Group; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

LJC Design & Engineering seeks an experienced Interiors Project Manager to support its commercial interiors practice. You will enhance leadership, grow the Chicago presence, and deliver high-quality projects while pursuing new opportunities and maintaining client relationships.

The role requires guiding teams from concept to construction, coordinating with consultants, and representing LJC at industry events. Travel nationwide is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in interior design or architecture required.
• 8+ years' experience in interior design or architecture.
• Experience in commercial interior design.
• Portfolio demonstrating design and technical capabilities.
• Registration as architect or interior designer; LEED/WELL desirable.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD/Revit, MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop spatial program and project requirements with client and management.
• Maintain project schedule and internal resource planning.
• Guide design to align with budget expectations.
• Oversee design development and collaboration with internal and external teams.
• Develop material palettes and furniture specifications.
• Create presentation packages (2D/3D).
• Provide technical oversight and product strategy recommendations.
• Prepare final documents for governing authorities submission.
• Coordinate construction administration activities.
• Lead client presentations and maintain ongoing communication.
• Support RFP responses and marketing proposals.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Team mentoring

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in interior design or architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD/Revit

MS Office

Job description

LJC Design & Engineering seeks an experienced Interiors Project Manager to support its commercial interiors practice. You will enhance leadership, grow the Chicago presence, and deliver high-quality projects while pursuing new opportunities and maintaining client relationships.

The role requires guiding teams from concept to construction, coordinating with consultants, and representing LJC at industry events. Travel nationwide is expected.