Interiors Project Manager

NBBJ•Seattle, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Join NBBJ's Seattle 31 Studio—our dynamic Corporate/Commercial Practice—as a Project Manager driving transformative Commercial Interiors projects for industry-leading clients. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced design professional who thrives on complexity, excels at leading high-performing teams, and is passionate about delivering sustainable, innovative workplace environments that shape how people experience the built environment. The successful candidate will bring exceptional leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of managing sophisticated interior design projects from pre-design through construction administration. You'll collaborate with some of the most talented designers in the industry while engaging NBBJ's extensive global resources to achieve design excellence and measurable impact.

Requirements

10-15 years of professional experience in Interior Design or Interior Architecture, with demonstrated success managing large-scale, complex projects for industry-leading clients
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
Ability to work in-person at NBBJ's Seattle office
LEED Accreditation required (or obtained within 18 months of hire)
Proven track record managing projects through all phases—from pre-design through construction administration—including contract negotiation, work plan development, and experience with diverse project delivery methodologies (Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, IPD, etc.)
Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire teams, manage client expectations, and build lasting relationships
Strong skills in Microsoft suite (Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint)
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines while maintaining quality and attention to detail
Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative, design-focused environment with diverse, cross-functional teams
Willingness to travel as project needs require
Genuine enthusiasm for interior design and commitment to staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable design practices

Nice To Haves

NCIDQ Certification strongly preferred
Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, Rhino, or 3DS Max highly desired
3D modeling experience a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire design teams – Plan, organize, and mentor multidisciplinary teams of 5-10+ design professionals, fostering collaboration and design excellence
Champion project delivery – Ensure accuracy, quality, and design intent across all project deliverables and documentation
Cultivate client relationships – Serve as the primary client liaison, building trust and long-term strategic partnerships that generate repeat business and referrals
Drive fiscal accountability – Lead decision-making with full financial responsibility, managing project budgets, schedules, and profitability targets
Strategize and execute – Develop comprehensive project work plans that balance design ambition with operational realities
Contribute to business growth – Participate in proposal development, client presentations, interviews, and strategic business development initiatives
Ensure seamless communication – Oversee all project correspondence, reports, documentation, and administrative functions
Solve complex challenges – Apply deep knowledge of interior architecture and design principles to navigate technical, programmatic, and logistical complexities
Negotiate and manage contracts – Draft, review, and negotiate client and consultant agreements
Collaborate firm-wide – Partner across NBBJ studios and disciplines to leverage diverse expertise and expand opportunities
Expand your network – Develop and leverage client relationships to win new work and position NBBJ as the partner of choice