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The Senior Project Manager of Interior Design will lead and oversee all aspects of the interior design process across Related Ross’s large-scale, mixed-use and luxury development portfolio, with a primary focus on Hospitality, Retail and Office. This role is responsible for establishing and upholding interior design standards, managing internal and external design teams, and ensuring design excellence from concept through project completion.

This individual will play a critical leadership role in guiding the concept, direction, oversight, and implementation of interiors, balancing creative vision with technical execution across all phases of design, documentation, procurement, and construction. The position requires a strategic thinker with deep experience in high-end interiors who can manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects while maintaining the highest level of design integrity.

Working closely with top-tier interior designers, architects, and consultants, this role will collaborate cross-functionally with development, construction, marketing, leasing, and operations teams to deliver cohesive, market-leading environments. The Senior Project Manager will report to the Executive Vice President of Construction with a strong link to the development team and will serve as a key contributor in shaping the design vision and execution of Related Ross’s world-class portfolio.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Design Leadership & Strategy

• Drive interior design strategy and standards across commercial developments
• Drive the design of lobbies, amenities and public spaces, creating distinctive, elevated environments that enhance tenant and guest experience and reinforce the project’s identity
• Lead concept development, material direction and design intent in collaboration with internal teams and external designers
• Ensure alignment with brand positioning, market expectations and guest experience

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Oversee the process, timelines, and implementation of all assigned interior development projects, ensuring alignment with the overall master project schedule
• Manage and maintain detailed design schedules in coordination with broader project milestones
• Lead regular interior design and coordination meetings; represent Interiors and report progress, risks, and key decisions to leadership, as applicable
• Coordinate internal and external design reviews, driving alignment and securing approvals from key stakeholders, as required
• Record, track, and communicate action items from all design and coordination meetings to ensure accountability and follow-through
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and design excellence while regularly engaging internal and external stakeholders to monitor progress, resolve issues and maintain project momentum

FF&E, Procurement & Vendor Management

• Oversee FF&E strategy, including research, budgeting, and procurement execution, to identify and deliver furniture, fabrics, finishes, and accessories that support each project’s design intent
• Lead vendor selection, negotiations, and contract management
• Drive cost efficiencies while maintaining design integrity
• Ensure timely procurement, expediting and delivery across all projects
• Track consultant progress, invoices, and deliverables; manage changes in scope or budget as required.

Execution & Installation

• Oversee construction and installation of all commercial interior scopes
• Ensure final execution aligns with design intent and quality standards
• Lead punch list, styling, and project close-out

Operational Integration

• Align interiors with leasing, marketing, and asset strategies
• Ensure functionality and performance of all designed spaces

• 10-15+ years of experience in hospitality, retail and/or office interior design
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree required
• Proven leadership in complex, high-end large-scale projects and consultants
• Strong expertise in FF&E, procurement, and execution
• Excellent design management skills, communication and strategic thinking skills

Please provide a portfolio of work with application submission.

Benefits:

• Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
• Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching
• Career Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities

Related Ross is transforming urban life in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County, creating opportunity for all who live and work here. For over two decades, the company has worked to develop dynamic neighborhoods that are innovative, vibrant and inclusive. With completed, in development and planned properties in West Palm Beach and new development activity emerging in Palm Beach County, Related Ross is making long-term investments to transform and support local communities and build growth in the region.

Related Ross is a West Palm Beach-based organization that recently emerged as an independent entity from within Related Companies. Formed in 1972, Related Companies is the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States with major developments within a premier portfolio valued over $70 billion across Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, LA, Washington DC and London. 

Related Ross believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued.  Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial spirit.  In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related Ross works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business. 

Learn more about Related Ross at https://www.relatedross.com/.

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• 10-15+ years of experience in hospitality, retail and/or office interior design
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree required
• Proven leadership in complex, high-end large-scale projects and consultants
• Strong expertise in FF&E, procurement, and execution
• Excellent design management skills, communication and strategic thinking skills

Please provide a portfolio of work with application submission.

Benefits:

• Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
• Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching
• Career Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities