We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Interior Architect Project Manager with strong technical expertise and architectural experience to join our team. This role focuses on the execution and delivery of high-end residential projects, with an emphasis on documentation, coordination, and construction-phase management ensuring design intent through close collaboration with architects, consultants, contractors, and internal teams. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining project schedules, resolving technical challenges, and upholding design integrity throughout construction.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Lead the day-to-day management of projects from design development through construction and installation including production, organization, coordination, and oversight.
• Production - Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with key milestones and deliverables
• COORDINATION –
o Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related communication across internal teams and external partners, especially architects, contractors, and subs.
o Lead coordination meetings and ensure clear communication of design and technical requirements.
o Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawing reviews, and change orders.
o Provide clear direction and follow-up documentation to contractors and consultants.
• OVERSIGHT –
o Review of comprehensive drawing sets [i.e. plans, elevations, details, consultant drawings, etc.] for accuracy, and alignment with schedule, design intent and PWID standards
o Review architectural plans and identify discrepancies, constructability concerns, and impacts on interior scope.
o Oversee and coordinate detailed millwork drawings, custom elements, and shop drawings.
o Maintain rigorous document control and version tracking across all project phases.
o Track project progress and proactively identify risks, delays, or concerns
o Conduct regular site visits to ensure adherence to design intent
REQUIREMENTS :
• 5+ years of experience in interior architecture, architecture, and/or high-end residential project management.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating construction documentation and built project experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Architecture,or related field preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD required
• Deep understanding of construction documentation and detailing
• Proven experience coordinating with architects, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication processes, and construction sequencing.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving ability and comfort navigating complex technical challenges.
• Clear and effective communication skills across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to travel as needed
• Strong work ethic, reliability, punctuality, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
The position is in-office in the Presidio in San Francisco, though our projects are nationwide. Regular travel will be required.
Palmer Weiss Interior Design is a premier residential design firm based in San Francisco, CA, renowned for creating timeless and livable interiors. Living in Northern California for over twenty-five years allowed Palmer to develop a unique style that both respects tradition and embraces innovation. The firm’s signature bursts of color with touches of eccentricity create a distinctive charm, while remaining traditionally classic at their core. Palmer Weiss Interior Design approaches each project with a highly comprehensive, hands-on approach, working collaboratively on all architectural and technical details throughout the design process. Since establishing in 2003, their work has been featured in Elle Décor, Veranda, and House Beautiful, among other publications.
