Interior Designer / Project Manager

Interior Designer / Project Manager

Location: McLean, VA
Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site
Compensation: $60,000 base salary + 2% commission on sales generated and closed
Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Interior Designer / Project Manager to lead residential design and construction projects from concept through completion. The ideal candidate combines interior design expertise with construction project management skills, strong client communication, and the ability to manage project quality, budgets, and timelines.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop interior design concepts, mood boards, space plans, and 3D renderings.
• Select sustainable materials, finishes, fixtures, furnishings, and other design elements.
• Prepare technical construction drawings, including floor plans, elevations, lighting plans, and millwork details using AutoCAD or Revit.
• Lead client presentations, design consultations, material selections, and budget discussions.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, project managers, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and site teams.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, budgets, expenses, invoices, and change orders.
• Oversee site activities and subcontractors to ensure quality, code compliance, and project requirements are met.
• Coordinate permits and promote safe, sustainable, and energy-efficient construction practices.
• Review construction documents, blueprints, specifications, and RFPs; prepare proposals and competitive bids.
• Maintain client relationships, provide progress updates, and identify future project opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in interior design and/or construction project management.
• Proven experience with residential design and construction projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, floor plans, specifications, look-books, and contracts.
• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, architects, and vendors.
• Strong client-facing communication, organization, scheduling, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Knowledge of sustainable materials and building practices preferred.
• Must be able to work full-time on-site in McLean, Virginia.