Senior Project Manager - Hospitality & Residential Interior Design

About the role

An internationally recognized, design-driven studio specializing in hospitality, food and beverage, residential and experiential interior environments is looking for an experienced interior design project manager in Washington, DC. The role suits someone with 6+ years of experience who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex projects and delivering hospitality and residential interiors from concept through installation. You will work with design directors, principals, consultants, contractors, vendors and clients on projects for hotels, resorts, restaurants, developers and luxury residential clients.

Key responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from concept through design development, construction documentation, construction administration, installation and closeout.
• Manage multiple projects at once, keeping schedules, budgets, quality standards and client expectations.
• Coordinate milestones, deliverables and team responsibilities across all phases.
• Prepare, review and oversee construction documentation and specification packages, ensuring design intent is maintained.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, vendors and suppliers; review RFIs, shop drawings, change orders and site instructions.
• Conduct site visits, construction meetings, punch walks and quality control reviews.
• Lead value engineering while protecting the design vision, and set drawing standards, documentation and QA/QC procedures.
• Manage budgets, staffing plans, schedules and resources, and act as the main client contact.
• Mentor junior and intermediate designers and build long-term relationships with clients and partners.

Required profile

• Interior design degree or diploma (or equivalent).
• At least 6 years of professional interior design project management experience.
• Hospitality and multi-unit residential project experience.
• Experience leading projects through concept design, design development, construction documentation, construction administration, installation and closeout.
• Proven client-facing leadership, communication and mentoring skills.
• Portfolio showing hospitality and large-scale interior design projects.

Required skills

• Construction methods, detailing, millwork and consultant coordination.
• Budget, schedule and staffing plan management.
• QA/QC and construction documentation.
• Knowledge of IBC, ADA and building codes.
• Advanced Revit and AutoCAD; SketchUp is beneficial.
• Credentials such as NCIDQ, PMP or LEED are a plus.

What we offer

• Hybrid work with remote flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Medical, dental and life insurance, and 401(k) with company contributions.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, sick leave, holidays and bereavement leave.
• Professional development support, including certification assistance.