Project Manager - Interior Design (Phoenix, AZ)
Manages interior design tenant improvement projects (office, retail, hospitality) in Phoenix from programming through construction administration, serving as the main client liaison while handling schedules, budgets, code review, permitting, and mentoring of project staff. Core tools: Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Office.
- Compensation
- $120K–$150K / yr
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5-10 years of experience in interior architecture and design, focused on tenant improvement projects
- NCIDQ Certificate holder or Licensed Architect
- Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture
- Specialized experience in office/workplace, retail, and/or hospitality interior design
- Thorough understanding of the interior architecture TI process, including landlord requirements, base building coordination, and TI-specific code and permitting
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously at different phases
- Highly responsive to client, consultant, and internal communication turnaround expectations
- Confident presenting to and interacting directly with clients
- Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with architecture and construction teams
- Strong knowledge of building codes, ADA, life safety, and energy standards as they relate to TI work
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- High-level proficiency in Revit
- High-level proficiency in Bluebeam
- High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- High-level proficiency in Microsoft Project
Full description
The Project Manager – Interior Design works under the direction of the Director of Interior Design and coordinates all aspects of assigned tenant improvement projects—both administrative and technical—from initial programming through construction administration. Specializing in office/workplace, retail, and hospitality environments, this role serves as the primary client liaison throughout the interior architecture process, with an emphasis on achieving project success by delivering on schedule, within budget, and with maximum client satisfaction across multiple concurrent projects in varying phases.
Mission
Deliver consistent, high-quality, and responsive interior architecture tenant improvement services that meet project schedules and budgets while nurturing a positive, on-brand, and collaborative work culture.
Compensation: $120,000-$150,000 + bonuses
Functions of PositionAs a Project Manager – Interior Design, your role will include:
- Lead interior architecture project delivery for tenant improvement projects across various project types from initial concept through construction administration.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, each potentially in a different phase (programming, design development, construction documents, permitting, or construction), while maintaining clear priorities and deadlines.
- Serve as the primary client-facing point of contact, building trust through responsive, proactive communication and confident, informed presentation of design and project information.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinating milestones with the Director of Interior Design and project team to ensure on-time delivery.
- Guide projects through the full interior architecture tenant improvement process, including due diligence, code and life-safety review, landlord/building coordination, and permitting requirements specific to TI work.
- Review and coordinate construction documents for conformance with codes, constructability, and company quality standards.
- Coordinate with outside landlords, property managers, vendors, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to keep projects moving efficiently.
- Collaborate closely with the Architectural Division and Design-Build operations teams to align design intent with construction execution.
- Mentor and provide direction to Job Captains and project team members assigned to tenant improvement projects.
- Provide oversight of project scope, budget, and additional service requests, flagging risks and opportunities early.
- Promote proactive problem-solving and swift resolution of project-level challenges and client requests.