Interior Design Project Manager (High Rise)

Overview

Title: Design Project Manager

Department: High Rise

Reports to: Design Director

Our History: The Madison Group is a widely diversified real estate and land development company with extensive experience in building master-planned communities, low-rise and high-rise residential projects and also operates a substantial portfolio of retail, commercial and industrial projects. For over 55 years, Madison Group has built its foundation on integrity and innovation and our commitment to our customers is our foremost priority. Madison Group focuses on creating quality homes and residences in desirable areas firmly rooted in a sense of community. Our reputation is defined by the talent, dedication, and passion of our team. For further information, please refer to Madison Homes’ website at MadisonGroup.ca.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Design Project Manager to join our Interior Design team and work closely with the Design Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating multiple design-related projects, ensuring alignment between design intent, technical execution, and project schedules. This role involves close collaboration with outsourced interior design firms, internal design development and construction teams, as well as external consultants, suppliers, and agencies. The Design Project Manager will bring a strong background in interior design or architectural project management in high-rise construction, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to balance creative vision with technical and operational requirements to achieve efficient, high-quality project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement design-related projects from concept through completion.
• Lead and coordinate design meetings and manage communications with consultants and external agencies.
• Review Architectural, Interior Design, and MEP drawings to identify and resolve design-intent clashes.
• Collaborate closely with outsourced Interior Design Consultants on all ID-related aspects.
• Conduct detailed shop drawing and hardware schedule reviews.
• Create scope comparison charts to assist with engaging finishing contractors.
• Conduct regular site walk-throughs to monitor progress and quality.
• Collaborate with site teams during walk-throughs to assess construction progress and compile clear, actionable site reports.
• Sourcing suitable finishes and materials for ongoing high-rise projects.
• Creating and updating comprehensive interior design specification packages.
• Coordinating with contractors and vendors for high-rise and specialty project deliverables.
• Assisting in the development and execution of project-dependent suite upgrade programs.
• Creating project-specific master finishes charts and obtaining vendor pricing.
• Reviewing project colour charts for trade and construction distribution.
• Assisting with custom suite purchaser meetings and site coordination.
• Performing other duties as required to support overall project success.

Qualifications

• Interior-Design or Architectural Technology background in high-rise construction.
• Must demonstrate initiative, diligence, and follow-through.
• Must demonstrate strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to communicate and direct effectively.
• Efficient in Bluebeam, CAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Project, Excel.
• Experience in Photoshop, Illustrator and Revit preferred.
• Travel within Toronto and the GTA – Valid Driver’s License required.

Madison Group celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applications and make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, or disability.

We thank all candidates for your interest in the role and your application. Only candidates that fit all of the required skills and qualifications will be contacted.