AECOM

Senior Interior Designer

AECOM • $88K — $105K *
Virginia Beach, VA 23464In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture with 8 years of relevant experience.
  • National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) is required.
  • U.S. Citizenship is necessary due to project nature.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
  • Experience coordinating across multiple technical disciplines.
  • Proficient in space planning and compliant with building codes and ADA regulations.
  • Knowledgeable in contract interiors FF&E specifications and documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead client engagement and design visioning efforts; mentor staff effectively.
  • Manage the design process from initial visioning through to construction administration.
  • Create accurate interior design and construction documentation reflecting compliance and codes.
  • Ensure all project deliverables comply with quality standards and address necessary corrections.
  • Maintain consistent communication of project status with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Review and ensure accuracy of vendor documents, resolving any discrepancies promptly.
  • Assist in staff planning and monitor project budgets and hours for design tasks.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects.
  • Join a firm recognized by Fortune Magazine as the industry leader for three consecutive years.
  • Access to a global platform for integrated design solutions.
  • Engagement in a supportive team environment focused on professional growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a creative, highly talented Senior Interior Designer for immediate employment in our Virginia Beach, VA office. AECOM is a premier global architecture, design, and engineering firm operating in over 150 countries, providing fully integrated design, consulting, construction, and management services to a wide range of clients and markets. Fortune Magazine ranked AECOM number one in the industry for the third straight year and has named AECOM one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for the seventh consecutive year. AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting and challenging projects, and our global platform positions AECOM to deliver consistent services in any location where our clients may have needs.

AECOM's Buildings + Places business line is dedicated to design excellence and integrated project delivery solutions with expertise including architecture, interiors, engineering, development, workplace strategy, economic planning, master planning, project management, and construction services. Our B+P Roanoke studio provides industry-leading design projects in government, healthcare, and higher education markets.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:
  • Lead client visioning and engagement; provide thought leadership and design thinking; mentor and coach staff for growth.
  • Lead the full design lifecycle from visioning and programming through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
  • Produce interior design and construction documents that meet applicable codes, standards, and discipline design criteria; independently develop complex drawing packages as required.
  • Ensure quality and code compliance by reviewing deliverables, coordinating corrections, and supporting QA/QC processes.
  • Communicate project information consistently and on time to clients, partners, and internal teams.
  • Review vendor and supplier documents across disciplines for accuracy; resolve discrepancies and coordinate updates.
  • Support proposal development and client pursuits in partnership with leadership and the project team.
  • Plan and monitor staffing, labor budgets, and man-hours for design tasks; track performance against plan.
  • Identify and document potential scope changes; support change control processes in alignment with project requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance to Designers and Technicians; instruct team members on standards, equipment, and material requirements.
  • Report assignment status (schedule, budget, risks) to the Interior Design Leader and escalate issues promptly.
  • Assist with planning and scheduling of design tasks and dependencies across disciplines.
  • Interpret and apply industry codes, permits, and standards to ensure design and drawing compliance.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in Interior Design or Architecture and 8 years of related interior design experience in commercial and government interior construction projects or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
  • Licenses, and/or certifications required: National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).
  • US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects.
  • Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally periodically.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating with other disciplines (mechanical, electrical, telecom, fire protection).
  • Experience with space planning, building codes, and ADA requirements.
  • Experience with contract interiors FF&E (manufacturers, dealers) and experience documenting FF&E specifications.
  • Previous experience as a project designer across interior project types (e.g., workplace, healthcare, collaborative, and learning environments).
  • Demonstrated experience with building codes, standards, and building structures.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 15+ years of interior design experience on commercial and governmental interior construction projects
  • Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • Experience delivering UFC-compliant Comprehensive Interior Design (CID) packages
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills that foster a positive team environment.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor teams; self-starter who can manage multiple project teams on complex assignments.
  • Solid understanding of the end-to-end design process and core interior design principles and standards.
  • Demonstrated experience of cost estimating methods, materials costs, and forecasting techniques.
  • Familiarity with project change control processes, with the ability to proactively identify potential changes
  • Understanding of other disciplines' roles and interfaces on multi-disciplinary projects.


Additional Information
  • This position does not offer relocation assistance.
  • Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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