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This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of the design process by coordinating external interior design firms, architects, consultants, vendors and contractors to ensure projects remain aligned with approved budgets, schedules and design standards.\nThis is a project management role rather than a design production role. While interior design concepts are developed by contracted design firms, the Design Project Manager is responsible for coordinating, tracking and facilitating the execution of those designs from initial programming through procurement, installation and project closeout.\nThe ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. A background in interior design, architecture or hospitality is strongly preferred to effectively communicate with design consultants, evaluate design intent and understand construction documentation, FF&E and finish specifications.\nThis position supports the planning, development and execution of the design process from initial project programming through turnover to Operations. Responsibilities include space programming, floor plan and layout reviews, design coordination, finish and material selections, lighting, signage and wayfinding, FF&E procurement, budgeting, installation oversight and final project closeout to ensure each community is delivered in accordance with the approved design vision.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:\nSupport the Director of Project Design in managing multiple multifamily development and renovation projects through all phases of design, procurement, construction and installation.\nCoordinate the day-to-day activities of interior designers, architects, consultants, procurement partners, manufacturers and vendors to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.\nParticipate in project kickoff meetings, programming sessions and design reviews while documenting decisions, tracking action items and coordinating follow-up with project teams.\nReview design presentations, finish palettes, material selections, furniture plans, specifications and renderings for consistency with approved design direction and project objectives.\nPrepare and maintain finish schedules, specification books, FF&E trackers, presentation materials and other project documentation for internal review and ownership approval.\nCoordinate communication between Development, Construction, Operations, Marketing and external design consultants to ensure approved design decisions are accurately implemented throughout the project.\nTrack project schedules, design deliverables, procurement milestones and long-lead items while identifying potential schedule impacts and proactively communicating risks.\nSupport value engineering initiatives by researching alternate products, finishes and materials that maintain design intent while achieving project budget goals.\nPrepare and maintain FF&E budgets, proposal comparisons, procurement logs, invoice reconciliations and cost trackers; monitor expenditures against approved budgets and identify variances.\nCoordinate FF&E procurement activities including purchase orders, production schedules, lead times, deliveries, warehousing, installation coordination, punch lists and warranty follow-up.\nReview shop drawings, finish samples, product submittals and mock-ups for compliance with approved design documents and project specifications.\nAssist with space planning reviews for amenity spaces, leasing offices, residential units and model apartments, including coordination of low-voltage, technology and audiovisual requirements.\nCoordinate artwork, signage, branding and wayfinding packages to ensure consistency with approved design standards.\nMaintain and continuously update finish libraries, material samples, brand standards and specification documentation across the portfolio.\nResearch emerging design trends, products, manufacturers and vendors; prepare recommendations and product evaluations for consideration by the Director of Project Design.\nConduct market research by touring competing multifamily communities, hotels and comparable developments to identify industry trends and best practices.\nParticipate in framing walks, finish inspections, model unit reviews, installation oversight and punch walks to verify design quality and consistency with approved documents.\nTravel regularly to project sites to support installations, quality assurance reviews, project meetings and field coordination. Frequently tour multifamily competitors, hotels, model homes and keep informed on design trends.\n\nPRE-REQUISITES:\nBachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture or a related field preferred.\n3-5 years of experience in design project management, interior design, architecture, hospitality or multifamily development.\nStrong project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple concurrent projects and meet aggressive deadlines.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate among internal teams, ownership, consultants, vendors and contractors.\nWorking knowledge of interior construction, FF&E procurement, finish materials and construction documentation.\nAbility to read and interpret architectural drawings, finish schedules, furniture plans, specifications and shop drawings.\nStrong analytical skills with experience managing budgets, tracking project costs and preparing proposal comparisons.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills. Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp or similar design software is preferred.\nWillingness to travel to project sites as needed throughout the project lifecycle.\nSelf-motivated, proactive and detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.\n\nInterior Design\nArchitectural Design\nConstruction\nFFE\nMulti-Family Properties\nAutoCAD\nBluebeam\nSketchUp\nConstruction","description_format":"text","description_chars":6333,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-01T21:42:46Z"}],"liveness":{"score":70,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.775,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":10,"expected_fill_days":24,"reasons":["conf:8","win:mid"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/westminster-design-project-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/westminster-design-project-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-03T01:03:16Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":863,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4137,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z"}}}