Interiors - Project Manager

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

Your Role

As an Interiors Project Manager, you’ll lead cross functional teams through every stage of a project from concept to completion, ensuring seamless execution while balancing aesthetics, budget, and timelines. You’ll work closely with designers, contractors, and stakeholders, fostering open communication and a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional results. Your attention to detail and interpersonal skills will help guide your team in meeting goals, staying on schedule and exceeding client expectations. As the central point of coordination, you’ll inspire teamwork, align efforts and transform spaces into functional and inspiring environments.

Why HOK

Joining our firm means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where your skills and competencies can thrive, and where you can contribute to creating memorable experiences for our team and our clients.

Your Responsibilities

• Service Commitment: Foster a commitment to external and internal client service, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and engagement.
• Mentorship & Development: Mentor and direct the emerging staff, participate in professional development reviews, and engage in “Lessons Learned” sessions.
• Client Relationships: Maintain positive client relationships throughout the project, keeping them apprised of progress regularly and addressing any critical issues promptly.
• Client Expectations Management: Manage client expectations regarding project scope, budget, and schedule to ensure they understand the services we provide and the timeframe for delivery.
• Studio Relationships: Foster and maintain a collaborative professional working relationship with the entire studio and the Project Leadership Team (i.e., Technical Coordinator, Project Designer, Project Architect, Project Manager, and Principal in Charge). Work with other Project Managers to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to changes in various projects.
• Proposal Creation & Coordination: Aid in the creation of upfront proposals and coordinate with consultants to set the stage for successful projects.
• Agreement Preparation: Prepare client and consultant agreements for Principal review and execution, ensuring all parties are aligned from the start.
• Financial Performance: Responsible for the financial outcome of projects.
• Project Management: Manage projects using Smartsheet and Deltek Vision, completing work plans that include identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees, and labor costs.
• Project Deliverables: Lead project coordination integrating consultant elements into a unified design for client review and approval.
• Compliance & Documentation: Provide leadership, resources, and advice for the generation of documents ensuring adherence to design intent and detailing. Ensure project documentation and contracts comply with HOK policies and standards.
• Team Communication & Coordination: Develop and maintain positive relationships with consultants, contractors, and teams. Communicate and coordinate with team, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines.
• Detailed Scheduling: Develop detailed project schedules and communicate key deliverable dates to the team, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
• Phase Implementation: Lead and implement all phases of the project, including contracts, budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, documentation, specifications, and construction, including the selection and specification of furniture.
• Code Adherence: Review documents for adherence to building codes and ADA.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee coordination and quality assurance of documentation.
• Sustainable Design: Adherence to firm standards for material selection and reporting.
• Business Development:
• Explores and identifies new opportunities to add or enhance professional services with existing clients.
• Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture or equivalent in education or experience.
• 10 plus years’ experience in interior design practice with 5-year min in project management, client communication, and design execution.
• Project size range 30,000SF plus.
• NCIDQ certification preferred.
• If registered Architect, NCARB registration is preferred and current registered member of AIA preferred.
• LEED credential requested within 12 months of employment.

Other Details

• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions at the sole discretion of HOK.
• Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education, and location. The reasonably estimated annual salary range for this position in Washington D.C. is $90,000 to $120,000.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you’ll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.