Project Manager, Interior Architecture & Design

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. -at-ware-malcomb/ 

As a Project Manager at Ware Malcomb, you will deliver innovative interior design projects from initial concept to construction. You will lead internal and external teams, be financially responsible for projects by adhering to budgets and workplans and oversee the development of contract documents. As the primary client contact, your leadership and exceptional client service ensures project success.

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate all phases of the project, including conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documents, and construction services, while maintaining a strong design vision from concept through construction in collaboration with the Studio Manager.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, landlords, consultants, and internal teams throughout the duration of the project.
• Coordinate directly with landlords, property management teams, and consultants to review building standards, approvals, and project requirements.
• Conduct site visits, field surveys, and construction site observations as required to support project development and execution.
• Guide and mentor junior team members in the preparation of test fits, design presentations, and construction documents, ensuring quality and accuracy across deliverables.
• Work closely with junior staff to develop drawing sets and maintain alignment with project timelines and design intent.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, and weekly project planners, and collaborate with the Studio Manager to allocate team resources.
• Discuss project health, both administratively and technically, with operations leadership and escalate changing project conditions to the Business Operations Manager as needed.
• Lead consultant coordination, including assembling the team, defining scope, collecting fees, facilitating contracts, and managing consultants through all phases of the project.
• Utilize Ware Malcomb’s resource groups for design and documentation and coordinate with QC teams and peer reviewers to review contract documents prior to issuance.
• Coordinate with the contracts team for the successful execution of project agreements and issue additional services for approval prior to initiating out-of-scope work.
• Support financial management by coordinating with the accounting team on accounts receivable, consultant payables, and invoicing.
• Represent Ware Malcomb at jurisdictional design reviews, development approval meetings, and client presentations as required.
• Assist studio leadership with proposals, consultant coordination, and marketing efforts for new and repeat business.

• 7+ years of experience in the field of Interior Design or Architecture
• Diverse project experience, including workplace, retail or other commercial
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• NCIDQ or ARIDO preferred
• AutoCAD and Revit skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Newforma
• Thorough knowledge of building codes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate a complete set of contract documents

The compensation range is $90k-$105k, plus benefits. Read more about Life at Ware Malcomb.  
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, licensing, project specialty/complexity and work location. We may exceed the posted compensation range for candidates who surpass the posted requirements. At Ware Malcomb, certain roles are bonus eligible. 

This is a full-time, long-term position.

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com .