Interiors - Project Manager

HOK Human Resources • Washington, DC

79d • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

As an Interiors Project Manager, you’ll lead cross functional teams through every stage of a project from concept to completion, ensuring seamless execution while balancing aesthetics, budget, and timelines. You’ll work closely with designers, contractors, and stakeholders, fostering open communication and a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional results. Your attention to detail and interpersonal skills will help guide your team in meeting goals, staying on schedule and exceeding client expectations. As the central point of coordination, you’ll inspire teamwork, align efforts and transform spaces into functional and inspiring environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture or equivalent in education or experience.
• 10 plus years’ experience in interior design practice with 5-year min in project management, client communication, and design execution.
• Project size range 30,000SF plus.
• NCIDQ certification preferred.
• If registered Architect, NCARB registration is preferred and current registered member of AIA preferred.
• LEED credential requested within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Foster a commitment to external and internal client service, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and engagement.
• Mentor and direct the emerging staff, participate in professional development reviews, and engage in 'Lessons Learned' sessions.
• Maintain positive client relationships throughout the project, keeping them apprised of progress regularly and addressing any critical issues promptly.
• Manage client expectations regarding project scope, budget, and schedule to ensure they understand the services we provide and the timeframe for delivery.
• Foster and maintain a collaborative professional working relationship with the entire studio and the Project Leadership Team.
• Aid in the creation of upfront proposals and coordinate with consultants to set the stage for successful projects.
• Prepare client and consultant agreements for Principal review and execution, ensuring all parties are aligned from the start.
• Responsible for the financial outcome of projects.
• Manage projects using Smartsheet and Deltek Vision, completing work plans that include identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees, and labor costs.
• Lead project coordination integrating consultant elements into a unified design for client review and approval.
• Provide leadership, resources, and advice for the generation of documents ensuring adherence to design intent and detailing.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with consultants, contractors, and teams.
• Develop detailed project schedules and communicate key deliverable dates to the team.
• Lead and implement all phases of the project, including contracts, budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, documentation, specifications, and construction.
• Review documents for adherence to building codes and ADA.
• Oversee coordination and quality assurance of documentation.
• Adherence to firm standards for material selection and reporting.
• Explore and identify new opportunities to add or enhance professional services with existing clients.
• Participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays).
• Minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Free mental wellness resources.
• Life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Matching contributions to our 401(K) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees