Interior Design Project Manager

Job Title: Interior Design Project Manager / Account Manager - Commercial Interiors

Job Description

This full-time Interior Design Project Manager / Account Manager role focuses on leading and managing commercial interior projects from initial client engagement through final completion.

You will collaborate closely with sales leads, design teams, customer service, and installation partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.

The position combines project management, client relationship management, and coordination of design and installation activities, with a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional client experiences and driving long-term account growth and retention.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients and key stakeholders to clarify project goals, requirements, budgets, and design objectives.
• Prepare pricing, quotations, RFP responses, and comprehensive project proposals.
• Identify space-planning solutions and collaborate with internal design teams to develop 2D and 3D layouts, floor plans, and renderings.
• Manage projects from initial site measurements through final installation and punch-list completion.
• Oversee order management and coordinate all deliverables to align with project schedules and milestones.
• Collaborate with customer service and installation teams to coordinate product receipt, delivery, and installation activities.
• Maintain proactive, clear communication with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Provide post-installation support, including warranty management, product updates, and identification of future project opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong long-term client relationships to support account retention and ongoing account growth.
• Work directly with architecture and design firms, general contractors, and installation teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Support furniture selection and layouts, ensuring solutions align with workplace design standards and client needs.
• Utilize project management and specification software to track progress, manage documentation, and support accurate project execution.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the commercial interiors, office furniture, or contract furnishings industry.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial furniture products and workplace solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with a focus on customer service.
• Experience in a furniture dealership environment overseeing projects.
• Ability to work directly with architecture and design firms, general contractors, and installation teams.
• Proficiency with project management and specification software, including Project Spec 5.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for project tracking, budgeting, and reporting.
• Ability to interpret and contribute to furniture layouts and space plans.
• Foundational understanding of interior design principles and commercial interiors workflows.
• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience with furniture dealership operations, workplace design, or commercial interiors project management.
• Knowledge of major commercial furniture manufacturers and product lines.
• CAD or design-related experience, including familiarity with Auto CAD or similar tools.
• Experience developing 2D and 3D layouts, floor plans, and renderings.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet for project planning and coordination.
• Experience using Plan Grid for field coordination and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar project management software.
• Experience in furniture selection and commercial interiors design support.
• Interest in contributing to high-profile commercial interior projects for organizations across the country.
• Desire to work in a diverse, growth-focused environment that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

Work Environment

This role operates in a flexible, hybrid work environment, with approximately three to four days spent in the field and one day working in a hybrid setting.

You will regularly visit client sites and project locations to conduct measurements, coordinate installations, and meet with stakeholders, while also working from office or remote settings to manage documentation, proposals, and project planning.

The organization fosters a supportive, transparent culture that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, mentorship, and career advancement.

Team members benefit from strong earning potential through full-time employment and overtime opportunities, as well as the chance to contribute to high-profile commercial interior projects for leading organizations across the country.

The environment is professional and project-driven, with regular use of design, CAD, and project management software to support efficient, high-quality project delivery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive compensation package depending on your experience Full benefits including: Health, Dental and Vision coverage Flexible Spending Plan, 401k and Life Insurance Free parking and adjacent gym membership at a discounted rate.

We also offer regular product educational enrichment and opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.

S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices. com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.

AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team.

By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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