Senior Project Manager/Lead Designer

Interliance Consulting (NV), Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Project Manager/Lead Designer for luxury residential interior design in New York leads high-end projects from schematic design through installation, coordinating with clients, architects, contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal teams.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and procurement, review drawings, and guide furniture, lighting, finishes and millwork selections while maintaining studio standards and ensuring client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of luxury residential interior design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Design Manager, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Suite.
• Experience preparing and managing project budgets and schedules, with experience coordinating with contractors, consultants, and fabricators.
• Experience with custom furniture and millwork development.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawing sets and construction documents.
• Knowledge of residential construction methods, detailing, and custom fabrication processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• International residential project experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from schematic design through installation and project closeout.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day project lead and client contact.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and action-item lists.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants, and vendors throughout all project phases.
• Lead project meetings and distribute follow-up items.
• Prepare and maintain project specifications, schedules, budgets, and procurement documentation.
• Review proposals, estimates, shop drawings, and submittals for accuracy and design intent.
• Coordinate furniture, lighting, plumbing, finish, and accessory selections.
• Create and maintain AutoCAD drawings including floor plans, furniture plans, elevations, and custom millwork details.
• Assist Principal with design development, presentations, and project strategy.
• Conduct site visits and oversee installation activities.
• Identify project risks and proactively resolve issues before they impact schedule or budget.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained according to studio standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interior design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Design Manager

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Senior Project Manager/Lead Designer | Luxury Residential Interior Design New York,NY

Are you a seasoned luxury residential designer and project leader who thrives at the intersection of design excellence, client relationships, and project execution? This is an opportunity to lead high-end residential projects, guiding work from initial design through installation while collaborating with clients, architects, contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal team members. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can balance creative design leadership with the precision and accountability required to deliver complex projects successfully to impact our client's team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from schematic design through installation and project closeout
• Serve as the primary day-to-day project lead and client contact
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and action-item lists
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants, and vendors throughout all project phases
• Lead project meetings and distribute follow-up items
• Prepare and maintain project specifications, schedules, budgets, and procurement documentation
• Review proposals, estimates, shop drawings, and submittals for accuracy and design intent
• Coordinate furniture, lighting, plumbing, finish, and accessory selections
• Create and maintain AutoCAD drawings including floor plans, furniture plans, elevations, and custom millwork details
• Assist Principal with design development, presentations, and project strategy
• Conduct site visits and oversee installation activities
• Identify project risks and proactively resolve issues before they impact schedule or budget
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained according to studio standards

Qualifications

• 7+ years of luxury residential interior design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or related field
• Strong proficiency in Design Manager, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Suite
• Experience preparing and managing project budgets and schedules, with experience coordinating with contractors, consultants, and fabricators
• Experience with custom furniture and millwork development
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawing sets and construction documents
• Knowledge of residential construction methods, detailing, and custom fabrication processes
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• International residential project experience