Senior Manager Interior Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Housing discounts

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Vivmark Residential seeks a Senior Manager, Interior Architect to lead technical development for new developments and renovations across the multifamily portfolio. You will translate design concepts into buildable solutions, coordinating with architectural, structural, MEP, and lighting teams to ensure constructible, high-quality outcomes.

The role requires leadership in design development, construction documentation, and construction administration, with strong communication and mentoring of

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 design.
• Experience leading projects through design development to closeout.
• Advanced knowledge of interior construction, detailing, materials, and methods.
• Strong coordination with MEP and other building systems.
• Proficiency in Revit, BIM coordination, Enscape, and AutoCAD.
• NCIDQ certification preferred. LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development and execution of interior architecture for in-house designed projects.
• Translate design direction into buildable solutions with attention to detailing and millwork.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, MEP, lighting, and other consultants to resolve conflicts.
• Provide construction administration support: submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, field conditions, punch lists.
• Mentor interior designers and guide BIM strategy for the team.
• Support site visits and construction meetings to ensure design intent is achieved.

Skills

Revit

BIM coordination

Enscape

AutoCAD

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor or Master in Architecture/Interior Architecture/Interior Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Senior Manager Interior ArchitectPosition Type:Full timeWeekly Scheduled Hours:40State:VirginiaCity:ArlingtonZip Code:22203Total Base Pay Range:$89,700.00 - $149,500.00Overview:Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.The Role:The Senior Manager, Interior Architect, is responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight for interior design projects across new development and capital improvement renovation projects for Vivmark multifamily portfolio. This role serves as a key bridge between design vision and construction execution, ensuring that interior environments are thoughtfully detailed, technically coordinated, constructible, and delivered in alignment with project design intent, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.The Senior Manager will lead the technical development of in-house designed projects, support and oversee external consultants, and establish a high standard for interior architectural documentation, coordination, and construction administration.Job DescriptionLead 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.Job RequirementsBachelor s or Master s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or a 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.How Vivmark Supports You:We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we re committed to showing our appreciation.We offer:A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.Additional Info:Vivmark Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.Vivmark Residential makes employment decisions without regard to a person s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.Vivmark Residential will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.Vivmark Residential does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. Please redact this information prior to the submission of your application and/or leave these fields incomplete on your application.For California residents, if you elect to apply to Vivmark Residential you accept the Vivmark Residential California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:Vivmark Residential is aware that there is recruitment fraud activity whereby scammers impersonate Vivmark Residential and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.Please note that Vivmark Residential will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. If you suspect that you are being contacted by a scammer impersonating our company, please report it immediately to our official HR Department ([e-mail]).