Project Manager Interior Design & Fit

Position: Project Manager Interior Design & Fit-Out Project Manager Interior Design & Fit‑OutPosting Date: 03/27/2026Salary: $94, (salaried grade 18)ResponsibilitiesCapital Planning, Programming & Space StudiesSupports University departments in the development of annual capital budget requests, including preparation of preliminary project scopes and cost estimates. Supports programming studies, space planning, and interior renovation concepts. Conducts needs assessments, test fits, adjacency studies, and preliminary layouts to inform project scope, budget, and schedule. Prepares conceptual plans and feasibility studies to support capital and maintenance funding requirements.Interior Design & Construction DocumentationDesigns and documents small to mid‑scale interior renovation projects with exterior design consultants. Develops interior layouts, finish plans, reflected ceiling plans, furniture plans, and construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Revit. Selects interior materials, finishes, fixtures, and furniture consistent with University standards, durability requirements, and budget constraints. Coordinates interior design and documentation with Facilities, IT, AV, and other campus stakeholders.Bidding, Procurement & Construction ManagementManages bidding, procurement, and construction activities for assigned interior projects in coordination with Procurement. Prepares bid packages, purchase requisitions, and construction contracts. Evaluates bids and provides recommendations for contractor selection. Manages construction activities, coordinates contractors and vendors, monitors construction progress, quality, safety, and schedule performance, and resolves field issues related to interior renovation work. Provides on‑site field oversight as required and coordinates punch list and closeout activities.Furniture & FF&E Procurement and CoordinationManages furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) procurement for assigned interior renovation projects, including furniture selection, budgeting, ordering, and installation. Provides furniture planning, specifications, and procurement support for larger capital projects managed by other project managers. Reviews furniture submittals, shop drawings, and mock‑ups and coordinates installation with contractors, vendors, and campus stakeholders.Financial Oversight & Project CloseoutDevelops and tracks project budgets for assigned projects. Reviews and processes contractor, vendor, and furniture invoices and evaluates change orders, providing recommendations for approval. Coordinates project closeout activities, including as‑built documentation, furniture inventories, warranties, and closeout records. Provides day‑to‑day project oversight of contractors, vendors, and furniture suppliers associated with interior renovation and fit‑out projects.Additional DutiesPerforms additional duties and assists with special projects as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or closely related field and/or equivalent technical training, knowledge, and experience at the project management level in interior design and construction.Strong knowledge of interior design principles, finishes, furniture systems, and interior construction materials and techniques. Demonstrated experience preparing interior construction documentation, managing bidding and procurement, and administering construction contracts for interior renovation projects. Experience coordinating furniture procurement and installation is required.5+ years' experience in interior design, architecture, or a related field with demonstrated responsibility for programming, design documentation, bidding, construction, and closeout of interior renovation projects. This experience must include management of projects from programming and design through construction, closeout, and occupancy.Must be proficient in AutoCAD; knowledgeable in construction methodologies, codes applicable to interior work, and project management principles; able to solicit, evaluate, and manage bids and cost proposals; skilled in Microsoft Office; and capable of reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and…