Project Manager (Interior Design)

BOX Studios designs WORK/LIVE/PLAY spaces for a productive LIFE! We have an exciting full-time job opportunity for a Project Manager at the Chicago, IL office. Lead commercial design projects from concept through completion, build client relationships, and guide teams to deliver outstanding work. Bring your design expertise, independent judgment, and collaborative approach. Corporate office design experience is a plus.

Classification: Exempt

Work schedule: Hybrid: 3 days in the Chicago office and 2 remote days per week, with client meetings and site visits as needed.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

· Lead multiple projects from programming and concept development through construction documents and construction administration with minimal senior leadership oversight.

· Serve as the primary client contact; lead meetings, communicate progress, manage expectations, and resolve concerns.

· Prepare proposals, contracts, scopes, fee estimates, schedules, and staffing plans; manage scope changes, risk, and firm liability.

· Manage budgets and profitability; partner with project accountants on forecasting, billing, and collections.

· Coordinate designers, consultants, contractors, and agencies; assign work, review deliverables, and mentor team members.

· Guide space planning, materials, FF&E, acoustics, lighting, and code compliance; serve as design lead when needed.

· Support bidding, cost analysis, and value engineering; maintain clear project documentation.

Experience & Education:

· Bachelor’s or master’s in Interior Design, Architecture, or Construction Management; CIDA or NAAB accreditation for applicable design or architecture programs.

· Minimum 5 years of post-graduate design experience, preferably commercial, and 2 years of project management experience.

· Architectural licensure or interior design registration preferred; project management training or PMP certification preferred.

· Advanced knowledge of design principles, programming, materials, FF&E, construction documents, and construction administration.

· Strong knowledge of site surveys, building codes, ADA requirements, occupancy, egress, and plumbing fixture requirements.

· Strong financial, team, and client management skills; commitment to continuing education.

· Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office; advanced Microsoft Project and Ajera skills.

What We Offer:

· PTO and paid holidays

· Medical insurance with vision option; life insurance

· Employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability

· 401(k)

· Professional development and monthly mobile phone stipends; wellness reimbursement program