Project Architect

Responsibilities

• Lead the interior design process across all project phases, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, specifications, furniture selection, and construction administration.
• Direct the conceptual development of interior environments while maintaining design quality, technical accuracy, and alignment with client objectives.
• Serve as the primary interior design lead for assigned projects, coordinating closely with project managers, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and clients.
• Manage interior design project budgets, schedules, staffing, and resource allocation in collaboration with project leadership.
• Lead client meetings, programming sessions, user group meetings, presentations, and design workshops.
• Develop and oversee finish palettes, furniture strategies, specifications, material selections, and technical detailing.
• Review project documents for design quality, constructability, code compliance, and coordination.
• Provide design direction and quality control for project teams throughout the design process.
• Mentor, coach, and develop interior design staff while providing technical guidance and design leadership.
• Support business development efforts by participating in interviews, proposals, client presentations, and relationship-building activities.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging products, healthcare design research, codes, and best practices.
• Contribute to the advancement of IKM’s interior design standards, processes, and professional development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from a CIDA-accredited institution.
• 10+ years of professional interior design experience.
• Extensive healthcare interior design experience required.
• NCIDQ Certification and/or interior design licensure preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex interior design projects through all phases.
• Strong understanding of planning, patient-centered design, operational workflows, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and lead multidisciplinary project teams.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance coverage
• Short and long-term disability
• 401K and Incentive Compensation Plan
• Hybrid / Flexible 40 hour work week
• Employees will receive four weeks of PTO and an additional nine holidays upon starting
• Term life insurance policy
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional organization dues reimbursed

Pay

$86,700 – $112,400 and is based on experience

Schedule

Hybrid / Flexible 40 hour work week

Location

Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH

Job Type

Full Time

Contact Information

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