POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Assistant Project Manager - Interiors
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1380
GRADE 43
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR University Architect and Director of Planning, Design and Construction or the Associate Director – Architect of Planning, Design and Construction
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Assistant Project Manager - Interiors assists other departmental staff in the development and execution of projects and manages smaller or less complex projects, with an emphasis on interior design, space planning, renovation, and facility improvements within the University environment. The Assistant Project Manager - Interiors assists with the development of building programs and interior space requirements; develops interior design concepts, presentations, finish selections, furniture layouts, and graphic materials; and assists with the preparation of drawings, specifications, schedules and other contract documents for competitive bidding. The Assistant Project Manager - Interiors assists in the coordination and management of ongoing construction projects, including interior finishes, furnishings, fixtures and equipment. The Assistant Project Manager - Interiors assists in maintaining University interior design standards by working with others in the department to develop standard details, finish standards, furniture standards, and specifications that may be incorporated into projects. The Assistant Project Manager - Interiors researches and compiles building and space data for use by the University, stays current with interior design and software used in the department, and assists in the development and implementation of the campus planning initiatives.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in interior design, interior architecture, construction technology, or a related field is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least three years of interior design experience required.
Skills: The ability to develop interior design concepts, space plans, finish palettes, furniture layouts, renderings, and graphics in various forms of media in order to adequately convey project concepts or representations of expected final constructed results is required. The ability to prepare and interpret contract documents, including interior plans, elevations, details, schedules, specifications, and finish documentation is required. Excellent communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to proficiently manipulate design and graphics software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop or similar programs to achieve desired results is required. The ability to effectively use spreadsheets, word processing, and similar computing systems is required. Knowledge of interior materials, finishes, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, ergonomics, accessibility, and sustainable design practices is preferred.
Effort: The ability to move throughout the campus on foot, including climbing ladders and/or stairs on construction sites or in University facilities, is required.
Other: The scope of the job frequently requires working in the evenings and on weekends, particularly during the progress of construction, renovation, furniture installation, and relocation projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists with the management of interior design, renovation, and facility improvement projects from initial planning through project closeout, including programming, budgeting, scheduling, design, bidding, construction, and occupancy.
2. Develops interior design and space-planning solutions based on project requirements, user needs, functional objectives, University standards, and project budgets.
3. Coordinates with University departments, faculty, staff, students, consultants, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to gather information, coordinate project activities, and resolve project issues.
4. Prepares and reviews project documents, including space plans, interior design concepts, finish and furniture selections, drawings, specifications, estimates, presentations, and other project materials.
5. Assists with project budgets, schedules, bidding, and construction administration, including site observations, review of materials and finishes, identification of deficiencies, coordination of corrections, change orders, and project closeout.
6. Reviews projects for compliance with university standards and applicable requirements, including campus planning requirements, the campus master plan, building and life-safety codes, accessibility requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.
7. Coordinates furnishings, fixtures, equipment, signage, technology, relocations, and other activities necessary to prepare project spaces for occupancy and operation.
8. Assists in developing and maintaining University interior design standards, guidelines, space-planning resources, finish and furnishing standards, and other departmental tools.
9. Incorporates sustainable design practices into projects, including consideration of durable and maintainable materials, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and environmentally preferable products and furnishings.
10. Provides in-house interior design, space-planning, material, finish, furniture, and technical support for university projects, particularly smaller renovation, and facility improvement projects.
11. Maintains project and facility information, including floor plans, space plans, room and finish information, furniture layouts, project records, and other documentation needed for project planning and management.
12. Assists with consultant coordination, project reporting, capital planning, grant and fundraising materials, and other Planning, Design and Construction activities as assigned.
13. Maintains professional knowledge and skills through continuing education, professional development, training, and familiarity with current interior design, construction, accessibility, and facility-planning practices.
14. Contributes to the overall success of Planning, Design and Construction by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Assistant Project Manager - Interiors is supervised by the University Architect and Director of Planning, Design and Construction or the Associate Director – Architect of Planning, Design and Construction and may oversee tasks assigned to support staff and student employees.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED OCTOBER 2026
