Senior Designer​/Project Manager – FF&E

Job Title

Sr. Designer/Project Manager – FF&E

Full‑Time

Hybrid / DC Area (project‑dependent), some travel may be required

Work location arrangements (remote, hybrid, or onsite) are subject to change based on business needs and client or government requirements. There is no guarantee that a fully remote or hybrid schedule will remain in place indefinitely.

$100‑$125K DOE

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Ability to obtain and maintain HSPD‑12 (Moderate Risk Public Trust)

The Sr. Designer/Project Manager – FF&E is responsible for delivering turnkey furniture solutions across federal work spaces, supporting projects from planning and design through procurement, installation, and lifecycle closeout. The role combines deep contract furniture expertise with end‑to‑end project management ownership.

• Manage furniture projects of varying size and complexity across short‑ and long‑term programs.
• Coordinate procurement, design, delivery, installation, storage, reuse, relocation, and closeout activities.
• Develop and manage project schedules, logistics plans, and phasing strategies.
• Maintain real‑time visibility into scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Provide expert guidance on furniture systems, manufacturers, finishes, and performance characteristics.
• Support and advise on finish selection, furniture standards, and product suitability in federal environments.
• Review dealer drawings, submittals, and Bills of Material (BOMs) for technical accuracy.
• Develop furniture layouts and drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with applicable CADD standards.
• Produce furniture design deliverables including floor plans, tagged plans, 3D views (as applicable), schedules, and installation drawings.
• Prepare redlines and electronic as‑built drawings for facility records and client closeout.
• Create existing office layouts including existing infrastructure, equipment, and furniture components.
• Create design intent layouts to include generic blocks and stacks, proposed buildouts, power/data infrastructure, equipment, and furniture components.
• Review RFQs, scopes of work, and specifications for completeness and constructability.
• Prepare itemized BOMs aligned with GSA MAS and approved contract pricing.
• Support bid leveling, vendor evaluations, and pricing negotiations as required.
• Coordinate site walks, field verifications, manufacturing timelines, delivery, and installation sequencing.
• Conduct pre‑installation walks and support installation execution.
• Oversee quality control, punch list development, issue resolution, and final acceptance.
• Ensure safe operations and minimal disruption to client occupants.
• Manage warehousing, temporary storage, and attic stock programs.
• Coordinate inventory tracking for phased installations, moves, or reuse initiatives.
• Align storage and logistics plans with master project schedules.
• Track and manage furniture warranties and service obligations.
• Support on‑site repair programs and warranty service calls.
• Produce recurring warranty, maintenance, and attic stock reports.
• Ensure furniture selections comply with sustainability and environmental requirements.
• Support recycled content, certified wood, and low‑emitting material criteria.
• Assist with LEED documentation, IAQ certifications (e.g., GREENGUARD), and VOC tracking.
• Serve as a primary furniture point‑of‑contact for assigned task orders and projects.
• Act as liaison with CORs, facility managers, designers, contractors, and vendors.
• Attend and lead project meetings, capture action items, and distribute meeting minutes.
• Provide proactive communication to occupants regarding upcoming furniture activities.

• Compliance with all Aleto processes, standards, and guidelines including utilization of the employee and intranet platforms.
• Participation in recurring 1:1 and performance development meetings with your Aleto team lead.
• Attendance at team meetings, tri‑annual company All‑Hands Meetings, and other company‑sponsored events.

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related…