Workplace Design and Interior Architecture Project Manager

FuseGlobal; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 141,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

FuseGlobal in Solon, OH seeks an experienced Workplace Design & Interior Architecture Project Manager to lead projects from programming to closeout. The role emphasizes design strategy, space planning, and governance, with stakeholder coordination across architects, furniture providers, and contractors.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in interior design or interior architecture with strong AutoCAD and MS Project skills, plus travel up to 30% and a 12-month initial term with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related field.
• 8+ years of design-driven project management experience.
• Strong AutoCAD capabilities and understanding of design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead workplace projects from programming, master planning, and design through construction administration and closeout.
• Develop and support master plans, space plans, test fits, workplace plans, and design documentation.
• Work with architects, interior designers, consultants, furniture providers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Review and work with AutoCAD drawings, floor plans, specifications, and design/construction documentation.
• Manage project scope, budgets, risks, schedules, procurement activities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop and maintain detailed Microsoft Project schedules, including milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Prepare Stage Gate/governance documentation, project updates, approval packages, and professional PowerPoint presentations for leadership.
• Provide Construction Administration support, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, field observations, punch lists, and closeout.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining strong documentation, organization, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Project management

Interior design

Interior architecture

Space planning

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Workplace Design & Interior Architecture Project Manager

Location: Solon, OH

Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FuseGlobal has worked with this company for 20 years)

Initial term: 12 months (position expected to run longer)

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM; onsite Tue-Thur; up to 30% travel

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced Workplace Design & Interior Architecture Project Manager to lead workplace projects from early planning and design through construction administration, implementation, and closeout.

This is not a traditional Construction Management role. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in Interior Design or Interior Architecture, along with strong project management skills and the ability to manage design strategy, workplace planning, project documentation, governance, and construction execution.

What You'll Do

• Lead workplace projects from programming, master planning, and design through construction administration and closeout.
• Develop and support master plans, space plans, test fits, workplace plans, and design documentation.
• Work with architects, interior designers, consultants, furniture providers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Review and work with AutoCAD drawings, floor plans, specifications, and design/construction documentation.
• Manage project scope, budgets, risks, schedules, procurement activities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop and maintain detailed Microsoft Project schedules, including milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Prepare Stage Gate/governance documentation, project updates, approval packages, and professional PowerPoint presentations for leadership.
• Provide Construction Administration support, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, field observations, punch lists, and closeout.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining strong documentation, organization, and stakeholder communication.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, workplace design, corporate interiors, or related design-driven project management.
• Strong Interior Design/Interior Architecture and Project Management experience.
• Strong AutoCAD capabilities and ability to understand and work with design documentation.
• Experience with master planning, space planning, workplace planning, and test fits.
• Experience managing the design strategy, design phase, and construction execution of workplace projects.
• Strong Construction Administration experience.
• Experience with Stage Gate, project governance, or capital approval documentation.
• Strong Microsoft Project scheduling and PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, scopes, vendors, consultants, risks, and multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Bonus Points

• Experience with Revit, Bluebeam, SharePoint, or Microsoft Planner.
• Experience with corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, or other occupied environments.
• NCIDQ, PMP, architectural licensure, or related certification.
• Food & beverage, CPG, or regulated-environment experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $124.00 per hour + Overtime
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

About FuseGlobal

FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably. Interested in digital manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain management, all-things tech, and energy & the environment? This is where we live. Engage with us!