Remote Interior Designer Assistant Jobs in Atlanta, GA

Are you ready to make a career change to Project Management? Merrick & Company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join a team working on challenging, innovative projects within our High Performance Facilities Business Unit at our Atlanta, GA, Huntsville, AL, or Melbourne, FL offices or remotely from Jacksonville, FL.  

• Assist with managing multi-discipline design teams executing Department of War (DoW) projects.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders and clients to align schedules, design deliverables, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate internal technical team calls, track design RFIs to clients, and share updates with team members in a timely manner.
• Support QA/QC reviews of project deliverables.
• Help develop project design budgets and schedules under the guidance of a senior project manager.
• Review design documents for alignment with client and company standards and the client’s scope of work.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and client expectations through project initiation, execution, and closeout.
• Communicate and coordinate with project team members, subconsultants, and client stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Assist with monitoring and guiding the day-to-day work of technical staff, consultants, and contractors.
• Help prepare fee proposals for studies, RFPs, and full-service design projects; support proposal negotiations and revisions with guidance from senior project manager.
• Apply analytical skills to project approaches, standards, and solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited institution in Engineering or a Master’s degree of Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 4-8 years' experience designing and managing small to medium sized multi-discipline projects in engineering, architectural, or other closely related field.
• Must have proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship, no dual citizenship. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote

• Professional licensure (PE/RA) is desired.
• Knowledge in working with the US Air Force, Air Force Center Engineering Center, NAVFAC, US Army Corps of Engineers, NASA, Intelligence Community, or Installation level engineering and contracting organizations is strongly preferred.
• Ability to get secret clearance if required by the client.

• Employee Ownership – All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company’s success.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits – Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
• Robust Referral Program – Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
• Performance Reviews – Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
• Professional Development – Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
• Employee Recognition – Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
• Peer Mentor Program – Get support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
• And More – Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well-being.

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited institution in Engineering or a Master’s degree of Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 4-8 years' experience designing and managing small to medium sized multi-discipline projects in engineering, architectural, or other closely related field.
• Must have proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship, no dual citizenship. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote