Senior Manager Interior Architect
Position Type:Full time
Weekly Scheduled Hours:40
State: Virginia
City: Arlington
Zip Code:22203
Total Base Pay Range:$89,700.00 - $149,500.00
The Role:The Senior Manager, Interior Architect, is responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight for interior design projects across new development and capital improvement renovation projects for Vivmark multifamily portfolio. This role serves as a key bridge between design vision and construction execution, ensuring that interior environments are thoughtfully detailed, technically coordinated, constructible, and delivered in alignment with project design intent, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
The Senior Manager will lead the technical development of in-house designed projects, support and oversee external consultants, and establish a high standard for interior architectural documentation, coordination, and construction administration.
Job Description- Lead the technical development and execution of interior architecture for in-house designed new development and renovation projects throughout all design phases.
- Translate conceptual interior design direction into well-resolved, buildable design solutions, with particular attention to architectural details, material transitions, millwork, ceilings, and other custom design elements.
- Lead development, review, and quality control of construction documents, and specifications.
- Coordinate interior architecture with architectural, structural, MEP, lighting, low-voltage, signage, accessibility, and other specialty consultants to identify and resolve conflicts prior to construction.
- Provide technical oversight during construction, including review of submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, mock-ups, field conditions, punch lists, and proposed substitutions.
- Participate in site visits and construction meetings to evaluate installation quality, resolve field issues, and ensure that completed work reflects the approved design intent and documentation.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to interior designers and other design team members, helping strengthen the team's knowledge of documentation, construction, and project delivery.
- Serve as a senior technical resource for the Design team, helping troubleshoot complex design and construction issues and manage Revit and BIM strategy for the team.
Job Requirements- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
- 12-15 years of relevant professional experience in architecture, interior architecture, or interior design, including significant experience with technically complex interior projects and construction execution.
- Demonstrated experience leading projects through design development, construction documentation, permitting, bidding, construction administration, and project closeout.
- Advanced knowledge of interior construction, detailing, materials, and construction methods.
- Strong understanding of building codes, ADA/accessibility requirements, life-safety considerations, and coordination of architectural interiors with MEP and other building systems.
- Extensive experience reviewing and producing construction documents, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and other construction administration documentation.
- Strong ability to review consultant documentation and identify coordination gaps, constructability issues, technical inconsistencies, and potential field conflicts before they impact construction.
- Experience with multifamily residential, hospitality, mixed-use, or other high-quality residential environments preferred.
- Strong communication, presentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Revit, BIM coordination, Enscape, and AutoCAD, with working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp.
- NCIDQ certification preferred.
- LEED accreditation preferred.
- Occasional travel within the US required.
How Vivmark Supports You:We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we're committed to showing our appreciation.
We offer:- A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.
Additional Info:Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
