Senior Project Manager - Interior Design & Architecture Lead

Ware-Malcomb; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead interior design projects from concept through construction. You will direct internal and external teams, manage budgets, schedules, and contract documents, and serve as the primary client contact to ensure project success.

Responsibilities include guiding design development, coordinating with consultants, reviewing shop drawings, and ensuring codes compliance while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience managing corporate, workplace, retail and/or commercial interior design projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field.
• Licensed Architect or in licensure process.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficient with MS Project, Word, Excel, and Newforma.
• Strong knowledge of building codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to coordinate a complete set of contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish as the project leader.
• Utilize resource groups for design and construction documents.
• Provide construction services (site visits, review shop drawings).
• Be the key contact with the client, and their consultants and representatives.
• Perform code searches and analyses for each project.
• Ensure the financial success of all responsible projects.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Budget management

Construction documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Newforma

Job description

Ware Malcomb is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead interior design projects from concept through construction. You will direct internal and external teams, manage budgets, schedules, and contract documents, and serve as the primary client contact to ensure project success.

Responsibilities include guiding design development, coordinating with consultants, reviewing shop drawings, and ensuring codes compliance while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment.