Interior Design Project Manager

Company Description

Juniper Road Studios, LLC is a woman-led, family-owned firm located in Littleton, CO. We are a full-service interior design and architecture firm serving multiple states. We foster a culture of learning and improvement for our employees and offer all employees the opportunity to develop their skills with hands-on, practical experience.

We accept projects that are technically challenging, and creatively rewarding. We engage with clients who understand and value partnership with a firm that provides a higher level of service.

We value employees who are driven, passionate about design, dedicated to the principal of excellence and who are motivated towards personal and professional success.

Our Mission:

We are artists dedicated to the timeless art of Architectural Design. Our firm focuses on the meticulous craft of creating exceptional spaces. These spaces seamlessly blend innovation and functionality with an enduring quality to provide a profound sense of place. We are driven by a passion for the intrinsic value of craftsmanship, communication and collaboration. We believe thoughtful execution and attention to detail elevate architectural expression and enrich the human experience within the built environment.

Job Criteria:

• Full-time
• The Project Manager role reports directly to the Principal-in-Charge.
• This position is full-time and on-site. Our office is located in Littleton, CO, and operating hours are Monday – Friday.
• We do not offer relocation benefits or work visas.

About the opportunity

We are looking for a Project Manager who leads with ownership mentality: someone who wakes up thinking about the project and doesn’t stop until it’s done right.

This is not a 9-to-5 role. Design has a pulse and sometimes that pulse runs late. If you are at your best when the stakes are high, deadlines are real, and no two days look the same, you will thrive here.

What you will own

• Lead multiple projects simultaneously across residential and commercial sectors, from concept through construction administration
• Own project budgets end-to-end — tracking costs, forecasting profitability, and raising flags early when scope shifts
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients: setting expectations, managing changes, and delivering news — good and bad — with professionalism
• Direct and mentor interior designers on your project teams, giving honest, constructive feedback and holding the team to the firm’s standard of excellence
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, vendors, and consultants to keep projects moving without losing design integrity
• Attend site visits, client presentations, and design reviews — travel and irregular hours are part of the work
• Produce and review construction documents, specifications, and schedules with a practiced eye for accuracy
• Take feedback from firm leadership with the same openness you expect from your team

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required From an accredited Architecture or Interior Design program

DESIGN EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years minimum Interior design or architecture — residential and commercial

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• 3+ years formal PM
• Managing projects, budgets, client and vendor relationships.

SOFTWARE:

• Revit- REQUIRED- Non-negotiable.
• Other BIM/CAD tools a plus.

Who succeeds in this role

Our best performers share a common trait: they treat every project as if their name is on the door. They are self-directed, accountable, and relentless about quality. They do not require repeated reminders about deadlines, they do not deflect when things go sideways, and they understand that client satisfaction and project profitability are not competing priorities — they are both requirements.

This role demands full professional engagement. While we are deeply committed to our team’s wellbeing and offer strong benefits to support it, we are honest that design practice — especially at the project management level — requires flexibility, focus, and the willingness to do what a project needs to succeed. Candidates who require rigid schedules, frequent exceptions, or are unable to adapt to the tempo of live projects may find this role a poor fit.

We welcome people who are hungry to grow, who ask hard questions, who push to make it right, and who take immense personal pride in delivering beautiful, functional, enduring work.

Knowledge & skills

– Deep fluency in residential construction methods, materials, and sequencing

– Solid understanding of commercial design standards, code compliance, and tenant improvement processes

– Proven ability to manage client relationships through the full project lifecycle, including difficult conversations

– Demonstrated experience managing teams of designers and holding them accountable to timelines and quality benchmarks, and serving as a compassionate, effective leader.

– Strong written and verbal communication — you can write a clear project update and present to an executive team with equal confidence

– Organized enough to track the details across a portfolio of concurrent projects without letting anything fall

– Proficiency in project management tools, fee tracking, and scheduling software

Why join us?

We love sharing our success. As we grow, we want to help you grow as well. If you’ve got the passion and the natural skills for it, whether your end goal is to manage a department or become a partner, we’re here to do our best to support your goals and help you gain the tools to achieve them.

Benefits include:

• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Sick Days
• PTO
• Health, vision and dental insurance after 90 days.
• 401K Plans

Next Steps:

If you’re excited about this opportunity and check our minimum requirements, please submit your detailed resume, references (will be required to be able to contact all references listed) and a portfolio with a minimum of three projects.

• We will schedule a preliminary phone interview with the right candidates, followed by an in-person interview and a Revit Proficiency test.
• WE ARE NOT OPEN TO WORKING WITH RECRUITERS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US FOR RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold any certifications or licenses such as NCIDQ or NCARB?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Architecture or Interior Design roject management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person