Commercial Interior Design Senior Design/Associate PM

Ryan Young Interiors, a nationally recognized, award-winning design firm based in San Diego, CA, is seeking a talented Commercial Project Manager - Interior Designer to join our expanding team. At Ryan Young Interiors, we foster a flexible and creative culture that prioritizes individual growth, learning, and exposure to the latest design materials and trends. Join our team as a Commercial Project Manager - Interior Designer and play a pivotal role in transforming spaces into unforgettable experiences. We are seeking a dynamic individual with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial interior design. Key Responsibilities: • Proficiency in FF&E process/procurement and Construction Drawings • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects • Willingness to travel for project installations/meetings • Experience in selection and specification of furniture, materials, and project color/style direction • Understanding of ADA codes as they relate to Interior Design • Proficient in generating finish plans, specifications, and schedules for construction • Skilled in notating and redlining specification drawings with selections and designs • Manage daily project tasks and organization • Review and monitor Labor Budgets throughout the process • Coordinate furniture specification sheets, gather vendor quotes, and space planning • Review custom furniture and millwork drawings • Attend vendor and sales rep presentations • Collaborate with external consultants, product representatives, vendors, and fabricators • Provide leadership and guidance to project team members • Manage client and consultant teams, project coordination, and deliverables • Lead project phases from concept to construction completion • Attend project meetings, site visits, presentations, and internal review meetings • Manage construction administration tasks including RFI responses and submittal approvals • Ensure final review and approval of all deliverables and FF&E master sheets • Issue Change Order proposals and all deliverables to the client team • Oversee project installation process and post-install follow-up • Facilitate training of design team members in collaboration with the Commercial Department Studio Manager • Program proficiency: AutoCAD, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Blue Beam, Sketch-up (preferred but not required)