FF&E Design & Project Manager

Job Description

Client is a commercial interior design, procurement, and installation firm serving senior living and multifamily communities across the country. We are seeking a hands-on design leader to manage remodels, capital improvement projects, model environments, and individual furniture requests from the first client conversation through installation and final follow-up.

This role is for someone who can make thoughtful furniture and fabric selections quickly, lead a team, keep many projects moving at once, and give clients clear, timely answers. Projects range from a single-room refresh to substantial building remodels. You will personally produce design work while directing and reviewing the work of others.

What you’ll do

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• Lead FF&E and remodel projects through site assessment, scope, budget, design, client approval, purchasing, installation, and closeout.
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• Select and specify furniture, fabrics, artwork, lighting, accessories, and interior finishes. Develop practical, attractive solutions that meet each client’s budget, durability needs, and schedule.
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• Create polished client presentations and design boards in Canva; confidently present selections, explain recommendations, and respond to feedback.
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• Serve as a primary day-to-day client contact. Document decisions, follow up on approvals, communicate realistic timelines, and raise problems early with proposed solutions.
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• Prepare or coordinate furniture layouts, specifications, quantities, quotes, proposals, and supporting drawing work. Work with technical designers when a project needs more detailed documentation.
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• Lead supporting team members by setting priorities, assigning work, reviewing quality, and confirming that commitments are completed.
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• Maintain accurate schedules, assignments, budgets, approvals, and next steps in Smartsheet and Monograph. Use those systems to give leadership and the project team a reliable view of every active job.
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• Coordinate closely with our FF&E, purchasing, warehouse, and installation teams. Consider suitable inventory, product availability, lead times, and project margins when making selections.
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• Travel to client communities for site visits, presentations, and installations. Oversee final placement, staging, punch lists, and client follow-up as needed.
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What we’re looking for

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• Significant experience in commercial interior design and FF&E, including direct responsibility for selections, specifications, presentations, and project delivery. Approximately 8–10 years of relevant experience is preferred.
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• Proven ability to lead people and manage several projects with different budgets and deadlines at the same time.
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• Excellent furniture and fabric judgment, including the ability to make sound selections promptly and adapt when budgets or lead times change.
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• Strong organization, follow-through, written communication, and client presentation skills.
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• Experience with Smartsheet and Monograph, or the ability to become proficient in both quickly. Proficiency in Canva is required.
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• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, or similar tools for furniture plans and basic remodel documentation.
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• Experience in senior living, multifamily, hospitality, or another commercial interiors setting is preferred. A degree in interior design or a related field is preferred.
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